2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

47,747 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 47,747 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    1,144 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    863 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Washers: not working0.9%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Suspension5.6%
  4. Brakes5.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Steering2.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

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 structure19.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.5%

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: 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 2018 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2018 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 47,747 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).