Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto
From 387 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 tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a door will not open using the relevant control or close properly | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48% of failures are serious: 44% 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 £64.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsa Sri Turbo Autos tested had between 14,761 and 24,403 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,345 median miles, the Corsa Sri Turbo Auto has 0.082 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto has a 85% MOT pass rate based on 387 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsa Sri Turbo Auto is 18,345 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,761 and 24,403 miles.
Buying a used Corsa Sri Turbo Auto?
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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