Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo
From 490 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 27 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 | 27 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.4% of failures are serious: 42.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87.3% | 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 Premium Turbos tested had between 10,430 and 30,140 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,384 median miles, the Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo has 0.067 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 490 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 27 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 Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo is 19,384 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,430 and 30,140 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Se Nav Premium Turbo?
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.
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