2010 Vauxhall Corsa · 187,605 MOT tests
2010 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2010 Vauxhall Corsas fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Corsa years (187,605 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 44.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 79,880
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 187,605
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 7.4% of tests fail here (81% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.7%
- Suspension18.1%
- Brakes8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.4%
- Tyres7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.41%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.97%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.7%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.43%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.92%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.63%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.13%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2010 Vauxhall Corsas fail 44.3% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Corsa years (187,605 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.41% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.52% of tests), position lamp not working (4.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Vauxhall Corsa shows 79,880 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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