2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

70,434 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 70,434 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.1%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.7%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    2,535 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle by more than 50%1.9%
    1,588 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.3%
  2. Suspension15.2%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Tyres6.9%
  7. Steering4.9%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2013 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 70,434 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).