Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 3,958 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 53.0%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,958 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 47.0% and a failure rate of 53.0%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v earns a "Very Poor" reliability rating. The average Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v presents for MOT with approximately 70,760 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 1998 models achieve the highest pass rate at 47.3%, while 1999 models have the lowest at 46.4%. This 0.9 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v is Suspension, affecting 40.5% 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 37.5%. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions rounds out the top three at 31.6%. 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
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📈 How Each Vintage Ages
Tracking how each manufacture year's MOT pass rate changes as the car ages. Showing 2 vintages — click year chips to highlight.
Multi-line chart showing how different Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v vintages degrade over time, from age 3 to 20 years.
Only vintages with 100+ tests in at least 3 different test years are shown. Fleet average is the UK-wide pass rate for all cars at each age.
📉 How Age Affects Reliability
MOT failure rate by vehicle age for the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v. The dashed red line marks when the manufacturer warranty typically expires (3 years).
Line chart showing MOT failure rate by vehicle age from 10 to 18 years, with warranty expiry marked at 3 years.
💡 What does the warranty cliff mean?
The Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v shows a relatively stable failure rate after warranty — the change of 0% is negligible. Peak failure occurs at age 18 (57.9% fail rate).
Note: pass rates may improve for very old vehicles due to survivorship bias — only well-maintained cars remain on the road.
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 | 52.1% | 2,061 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 51.3% | 2,030 |
| 3 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 42.6% | 1,686 |
| 4 | Brakes | 37.6% | 1,490 |
| 5 | Tyres | 24.2% | 959 |
| 6 | Driver's View Of The Road | 20.6% | 815 |
| 7 | Body, Structure And General Items | 9.1% | 362 |
| 8 | Steering | 8.8% | 348 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 6.2% | 244 |
| 10 | Registration Plates And Vin | 4.0% | 158 |
| 11 | Items Not Tested | 1.7% | 66 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 1.7% | 66 |
| 13 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.8% | 31 |
| 14 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.6% | 25 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 70,760 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 | 7.36 | 52.1% | 2,061 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 7.25 | 51.3% | 2,030 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 6.02 | 42.6% | 1,686 |
| Brakes | 5.32 | 37.6% | 1,490 |
| Tyres | 3.42 | 24.2% | 959 |
| Visibility | 2.91 | 20.6% | 815 |
| Body & Structure | 1.38 | 9.7% | 387 |
| Steering | 1.24 | 8.8% | 348 |
| Seat Belts | 0.87 | 6.2% | 244 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.56 | 4.0% | 158 |
| Items Not Tested | 0.24 | 1.7% | 66 |
| Wheels | 0.24 | 1.7% | 66 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.11 | 0.8% | 31 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v has 70,760 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 Breeze 12v has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 7.49% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is worse than average.
About Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v MOT Data
The Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 3,958 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 2 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 47.0% and a failure rate of 53.0%, which is significantly below the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v owners, these results suggest above-average failure risk — thorough pre-MOT checks are recommended. 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 Breeze 12v is likely to perform.
Suspension — 40.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 40.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v. 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 — 37.5% of failures
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 37.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v. 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.
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 31.6% of failures
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions issues account for 31.6% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v?
Based on 3,958 MOT tests in our database, the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v has an overall pass rate of 47.0% (53.0% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v?
The top 3 reasons a Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v fails its MOT are: 1. Suspension (40.5%), 2. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (37.5%), 3. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (31.6%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v reliable?
With a 53.0% MOT failure rate, the Corsa Breeze 12v is less reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vauxhall Corsa Breeze 12v?
Based on failure data, focus on: Suspension (40.5%); Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (37.5%); Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (31.6%). 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.