Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo
From 10,136 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 431 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 | 431 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 164 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 139 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 94 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 62 |
| wiper blade defective | 33 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 29 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 28 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 25 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 25 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.6% of failures are serious: 40.6% 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 £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 85.7% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 88% | 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 Turbos tested had between 23,594 and 42,124 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 34,526 median miles, the Corsa Sri Turbo has 0.041 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 Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo has a 85.7% MOT pass rate based on 10,136 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 431 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo is 34,526 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,594 and 42,124 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Sri 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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