Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S
From 517 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 14 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 | 14 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.6% of failures are serious: 27.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.8% 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 £98.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82.8% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Sport S/Ss tested had between 22,739 and 39,445 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,625 median miles, the Corsa Sport S/S has 0.054 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 Sport S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S has a 82.8% MOT pass rate based on 517 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Sport S/S is 31,625 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,739 and 39,445 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Sport S/S?
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 82.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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