2017 Vauxhall Corsa · 160,453 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2017 Vauxhall Corsas fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Corsa years (160,453 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 22.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,648
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,453
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.6% of tests fail here (453% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.5%
- Suspension5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Brakes5%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Steering2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.11%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.66%
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 1.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.32%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.94%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.83%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.74%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.15%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.99%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Corsa year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Corsas fail 22.5% of first MOT tests, 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Corsa years (160,453 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.19% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.11% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Corsa shows 38,648 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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