2014 Vauxhall Corsa · 245,224 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2014 Vauxhall Corsas fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Corsa years (245,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 39.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 52% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 60,240
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 245,224
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 36% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.4% of tests fail here (523% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Suspension10.5%
- Steering9.4%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 5.91%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.85%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 5.41%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.33%
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 2.93%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.58%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.94%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.03%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Corsas fail 39.1% of first MOT tests, 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 25 Corsa years (245,224 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (5.91% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.85% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Corsa shows 60,240 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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