Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo
From 257 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 wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36% of failures are serious: 32% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 4% 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 £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Sri Edition Turbos tested had between 14,242 and 24,983 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,607 median miles, the Corsa Sri Edition 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 Sri Edition Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 257 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo is 18,607 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,242 and 24,983 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Sri Edition 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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