Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo
From 335 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, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 16 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 | 16 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| service brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 22.5% of Corsa Se Nav Turbo 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 £66.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.5% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Se Nav Turbos tested had between 14,740 and 32,641 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,357 median miles, the Corsa Se Nav Turbo has 0.053 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo has a 86.6% MOT pass rate based on 335 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Se Nav Turbo is 25,357 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,740 and 32,641 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Se Nav 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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