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2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Corsa Exclusiv Ac models manufactured in 2013, based on 5,032 real MOT test results.

74.0%
Pass Rate
26.0%
Fail Rate
5,032
Total Tests
37,617
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac MOT Analysis

The 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac has an MOT pass rate of 74.0% based on 5,032 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,617 miles on the odometer. With a 26.0% failure rate, the 2013 Corsa Exclusiv Ac is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 4.5% of failures. 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 range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 4.0%. Suspension follows at 3.2%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall Corsa Exclusiv Ac page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment4.5%225
2Tyres4.0%200
3Suspension3.2%159
4Brakes3.0%150
5Visibility1.5%77
6Noise, Emissions And Leaks1.2%59
7Non-component Advisories0.9%43
8Body, Chassis, Structure0.2%12
9Identification Of The Vehicle0.2%9
10Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.2%9
11Road Wheels0.1%4

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 37,617 mi

For 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.

Lamps & Electrical1.19% per 10K miTyres1.06% per 10K miSuspension0.84% per 10K miBrakes0.79% per 10K miVisibility0.41% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks0.31% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.23% per 10K miBody & Structure0.06% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.05% per 10K miSeat Belts0.05% per 10K miWheels0.02% per 10K miSteering0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.194.5%225
Tyres1.064.0%200
Suspension0.843.2%159
Brakes0.793.0%150
Visibility0.411.5%77
Noise, emissions and leaks0.311.2%59
Non-component advisories0.230.9%43
Body & Structure0.060.2%12
Identification of the vehicle0.050.2%9
Seat Belts0.050.2%9
Wheels0.020.1%4
Steering0.010.0%2

Mileage Statistics

37,617
Mean
27,061
Median
22,262
25th Percentile
31,491
75th Percentile
6.91% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac has an MOT pass rate of 74.0% based on 5,032 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 37,617 miles on the odometer. With a 26.0% failure rate, the 2013 Corsa Exclusiv Ac is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 37,617 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 4.5% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 4.5% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac models. 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.

Tyres — 4.0% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.0% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Suspension — 3.2% of failures

Suspension issues account for 3.2% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Exclusiv Ac models. 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.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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