2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

28,075 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 28,075 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    545 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    447 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    176 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    147 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords4.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

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: 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 2021 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2021 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 28,075 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa?

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; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).