2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

71,862 MOT tests in 2024. 58.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time58.1%
Failed or needed repairs41.9%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 71,862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working6.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.8%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    2,634 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.4%
  2. Steering12.8%
  3. Suspension12.2%
  4. Brakes11.6%
  5. Tyres8.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.1%
  8. Body & chassis3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.9%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 58.1% of 2014 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 71,862 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).