Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S
From 1,348 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 windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 34 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 | 34 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 21 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 8 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 49.6% of failures are serious: 40.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 8.8% 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 £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 86.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Sri Nav S/Ss tested had between 21,095 and 37,025 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,607 median miles, the Corsa Sri Nav S/S has 0.052 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 Nav S/S MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,348 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Nav S/S is 26,607 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,095 and 37,025 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Sri Nav 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.
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