Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium
From 997 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 59 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 59 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.6% of Corsa Se Nav Premium failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £59.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Se Nav Premiums tested had between 16,084 and 31,043 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,081 median miles, the Corsa Se Nav Premium has 0.065 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium has a 84.4% MOT pass rate based on 997 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 59 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium is 24,081 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,084 and 31,043 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Se Nav Premium?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £59 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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