Vauxhall Corsavan
From 6,531 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Corsavans fare better: 2012 models pass at 65.4% vs 63% for 2006.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 417 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.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 417 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 315 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 262 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 235 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 231 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 220 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 192 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 182 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 160 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 142 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 31.5% of Corsavan failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 13.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £114.
Vauxhall Corsavan on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 224 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 224. At this rate, roughly 7.4 years until none remain. Now at 15.5% of its peak (10,612 in 2006 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 530 | 1,120 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2025 Q2 | 561 | 1,121 | +0 | -51 | -51 |
| 2025 Q1 | 610 | 1,123 | +0 | -59 | -59 |
| 2024 Q4 | 660 | 1,132 | +0 | -82 | -82 |
| 2024 Q3 | 702 | 1,172 | +0 | -63 | -63 |
| 2024 Q2 | 751 | 1,186 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
| 2024 Q1 | 811 | 1,173 | +0 | -61 | -61 |
| 2023 Q4 | 881 | 1,164 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
2 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsavan Cdti 16V | Diesel | 388 | 88% |
| Corsavan Di | Diesel | 53 | 12% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 65.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2011 | 66.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2010 | 65% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 67.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
6 earlier years
| 2008 | 65.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 64.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2006 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2005 | 63.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2004 | 59.4% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2003 | 58.4% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Corsavans tested had between 96,613 and 146,305 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 121,360 median miles, the Corsavan has 0.029 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 Corsavan MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Corsavan has a 65.3% MOT pass rate based on 6,531 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsavan?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Corsavan is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 417 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Vauxhall Corsavans are on UK roads?
There are 530 Vauxhall Corsavans currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,120 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Corsavan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Corsavan is 121,360 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,613 and 146,305 miles.
Buying a used Corsavan?
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 65.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £114 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 31.5% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.