2021 Vauxhall Corsa · 16,791 MOT tests
2021 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2021 Vauxhall Corsas fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Corsa years (16,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 23,921
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,791
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.8% of tests fail here (153% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres4.3%
- Brakes2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Suspension0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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 0.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.51%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.45%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.39%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.97%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2021 Vauxhall Corsas fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 Corsa years (16,791 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.91% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Vauxhall Corsa shows 23,921 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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