2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

57,834 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 57,834 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    2,195 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.1%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Suspension19.8%
  3. Brakes11.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  5. Tyres7.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  7. Body & chassis5.7%
  8. Steering2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2011 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2011 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 57,834 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).