2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE MOT pass rate and common faults

1,207 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,207 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  7. Washers: not working0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  2. Brakes3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics3.2%
  4. Tyres2.3%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,207 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).