Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 55 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 36.4%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 55 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.6% and a failure rate of 36.4%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a earns a "Average" reliability rating. The average Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a presents for MOT with approximately 42,836 miles on the clock. The 2009 manufacture year performs best with a 62.5% pass rate.
The most common MOT failure for the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a is Suspension, affecting 23.6% of all tests. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. The second most common issue is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment at 12.7%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment rounds out the top three at 10.9%. Together, these top 3 failure categories account for a significant portion of all MOT failures for this model.
Top failures across all manufacture years combined. Individual year pages may show different top failures.
What Fails Most
Pass Rate by Manufacture Year
* High Fail Rate badge indicates an MOT pass rate below 65% (failure rate above 35%).
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 25.5% | 14 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 23.6% | 13 |
| 3 | Tyres | 9.1% | 5 |
| 4 | Driver's View Of The Road | 9.1% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 9.1% | 5 |
| 6 | Brakes | 7.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 1.8% | 1 |
| 8 | Non-component Advisories | 1.8% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 42,836 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.94 | 25.5% | 14 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 5.52 | 23.6% | 13 |
| Visibility | 4.24 | 18.2% | 10 |
| Tyres | 2.12 | 9.1% | 5 |
| Brakes | 1.70 | 7.3% | 4 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.42 | 1.8% | 1 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.42 | 1.8% | 1 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a has 42,836 miles when tested for MOT.
📊 Mileage-Adjusted Failure Rate
How often this car fails MOT relative to how much it's driven — a fairer comparison than raw pass rate.
The Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 8.50% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a MOT Data
The Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a is a rare vehicle in the UK, with 55 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 1 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 63.6% and a failure rate of 36.4%, which is around the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a owners, these results suggest average reliability — some preparation before MOT can improve pass chances. Focus your pre-MOT checks on suspension and lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment for the best chance of a first-time pass. Use our detailed year-by-year breakdown and failure analysis below to understand how your specific Corsa Active Plus S-a is likely to perform.
Suspension — 23.6% of failures
Suspension issues account for 23.6% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 12.7% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 12.7% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 10.9% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 10.9% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a?
Based on 55 (based on limited data) MOT tests in our database, the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a has an overall pass rate of 63.6% (36.4% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a?
The top 3 reasons a Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (23.6%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (12.7%), 3. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.9%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a reliable?
With a 36.4% MOT failure rate, the Corsa Active Plus S-a is about average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vauxhall Corsa Active Plus S-a?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (23.6%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (12.7%); Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (10.9%). These are the areas most likely to cause a fail. Also check all lights, tyres (minimum 1.6mm tread), and windscreen condition — these are quick wins that apply to all cars.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.