2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE MOT pass rate and common faults

12,665 MOT tests in 2024. 86.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.3%
Failed or needed repairs13.7%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,665 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    179 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    110 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    68 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  2. Tyres3.4%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%

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 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

In 2024, 86.3% of 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,665 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).