2013 Vauxhall Corsa · 243,353 MOT tests
2013 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2013 Vauxhall Corsas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Corsa years (243,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 39.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 66,826
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 243,353
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.1% of tests fail here (119% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Tyres6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Steering4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.7%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.92%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.77%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.51%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.66%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (7.84%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.68%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2013 Vauxhall Corsas fail 39.5% of first MOT tests, 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 20 of 25 Corsa years (243,353 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.07% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.7% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (3.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Vauxhall Corsa shows 66,826 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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