2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

46,951 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 46,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    1,336 marked dangerous
  5. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    738 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension7.6%
  2. Brakes6.8%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Lights & electrics6.2%
  5. Steering6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.1%

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: 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 2017 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2017 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 46,951 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

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