2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

560 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 560 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  2. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid6.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.3%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Suspension24.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.3%
  4. Brakes12.3%
  5. Tyres9.8%
  6. Body & chassis9.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Steering3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

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 2011 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2011 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 560 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

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

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).