2020 Vauxhall Corsa · 75,613 MOT tests
2020 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2020 Vauxhall Corsas fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Corsa years (75,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 16.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,885
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 75,613
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 60% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.8% of tests fail here (211% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.8%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.58%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.61%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.44%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.59%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2020 Vauxhall Corsas fail 16.7% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 25 Corsa years (75,613 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.58% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.11% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Vauxhall Corsa shows 25,885 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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