2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

68,771 MOT tests in 2024. 70.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time70.3%
Failed or needed repairs29.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 68,771 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 dirt6.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    2,069 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    1,069 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.4%
  2. Steering9.0%
  3. Lights & electrics7.5%
  4. Tyres7.2%
  5. Brakes7.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak9.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%

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 2016 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 70.3% of 2016 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 68,771 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).