2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

486 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test124,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 486 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.9%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.9%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics36.6%
  2. Suspension27.4%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Tyres11.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  6. Body & chassis7.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.2%
  8. Steering3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.4%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 51.2% of 2010 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 486 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Corsavan?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).