2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

25,411 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,411 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    580 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    362 marked dangerous
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    145 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    153 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  2. Tyres4.8%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  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 weakened11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.1%

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: 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?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2020 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,411 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

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

Is the 2020 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).