2018 Vauxhall Corsa · 160,870 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2018 Vauxhall Corsas fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Corsa years (160,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 20.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 51% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,253
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,870
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.2% of tests fail here (310% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension3.4%
- Steering1.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.42%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.2%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Windscreen washers not working 1.08%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.63%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.78%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.87%)
Other years
Every Vauxhall Corsa year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Corsas fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 23 of 25 Corsa years (160,870 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.63% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Corsa shows 30,253 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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