2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

51,288 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 51,288 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.5%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    2,118 marked dangerous
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.1%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  5. Tyres8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Body & chassis6.6%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. 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 2010 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2010 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 51,288 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).