2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

47,303 MOT tests in 2024. 81.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.1%
Failed or needed repairs18.9%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 47,303 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    819 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    891 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  6. Washers: not working0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Reversing lamps: inoperative0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.2%
  3. Tyres5.0%
  4. Brakes4.4%
  5. Suspension3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%

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 2019 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 81.1% of 2019 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 47,303 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).