2015 Vauxhall Corsa · 278,278 MOT tests
2015 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2015 Vauxhall Corsas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Corsa years (278,278 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 53,817
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 278,278
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 52% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7% of tests fail here (539% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.8%
- Steering7%
- Lights and electrics7%
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 4.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.76%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.68%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.26%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.6%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2015 Vauxhall Corsas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Corsa years (278,278 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.57% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (4.19% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Vauxhall Corsa shows 53,817 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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