2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE MOT pass rate and common faults

18,956 MOT tests in 2024. 82.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time82.2%
Failed or needed repairs17.8%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively10.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    327 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    236 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    84 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    77 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.8%
  2. Tyres4.2%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Lights & electrics2.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

In 2024, 82.2% of 2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,956 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Vauxhall Corsa SE reliable at MOT time?

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