Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex MOT Pass Rate
Overall pass rate across all manufacture years, based on 1,432 real MOT test results. Failure rate: 25.2%.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex MOT Reliability Overview
The Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,432 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% and a failure rate of 25.2%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
Based on this data, the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex earns a "Very Good" reliability rating. The average Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex presents for MOT with approximately 48,163 miles on the clock. Manufacture year matters: 2013 models achieve the highest pass rate at 76.5%, while 2010 models have the lowest at 67.3%. This 9.2 percentage point difference suggests notable variation in build quality or component durability across production years.
The most common MOT failure for the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex is Tyres, affecting 17.0% of all tests. 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. The second most common issue is Suspension at 13.5%. Brakes rounds out the top three at 11.8%. 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 Se Cdti Ecoflex 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.
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 | Tyres | 17.0% | 243 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 16.3% | 233 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.5% | 194 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.8% | 169 |
| 5 | Driver's View Of The Road | 7.5% | 108 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.9% | 42 |
| 7 | Non-component Advisories | 2.2% | 32 |
| 8 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 1.6% | 23 |
| 9 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.8% | 12 |
| 10 | Steering | 0.8% | 11 |
| 11 | Registration Plates And Vin | 0.6% | 8 |
| 12 | Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions | 0.3% | 5 |
| 13 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.3% | 4 |
| 14 | Road Wheels | 0.2% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 48,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 3.52 | 17.0% | 243 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 3.38 | 16.3% | 233 |
| Suspension | 2.81 | 13.5% | 194 |
| Brakes | 2.45 | 11.8% | 169 |
| Visibility | 2.18 | 10.4% | 150 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.46 | 2.2% | 32 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.33 | 1.6% | 23 |
| Body & Structure | 0.17 | 0.8% | 12 |
| Steering | 0.16 | 0.8% | 11 |
| Registration Plates and VIN | 0.12 | 0.6% | 8 |
| Emissions & Exhaust | 0.07 | 0.3% | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 0.06 | 0.3% | 4 |
| Wheels | 0.04 | 0.2% | 3 |
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Mileage at MOT
The average Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex has 48,163 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 Se Cdti Ecoflex has a mileage-adjusted failure rate of 5.23% per 10,000 miles driven. The average across all makes is 5.38%, so this model is better than average.
About Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex MOT Data
The Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex is a niche vehicle in the UK, with 1,432 MOT test results recorded in our database spanning 4 manufacture years. It has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% and a failure rate of 25.2%, which is above the UK average of approximately 37%.
For Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex owners, these results suggest a reliable vehicle that generally passes its MOT without major issues. Focus your pre-MOT checks on tyres and suspension 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 Se Cdti Ecoflex is likely to perform.
Tyres — 17.0% of failures
Tyres issues account for 17.0% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex. 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 — 13.5% of failures
Suspension issues account for 13.5% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex. 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.
Brakes — 11.8% of failures
Brakes issues account for 11.8% of MOT failures on the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex?
Based on 1,432 MOT tests in our database, the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex has an overall pass rate of 74.8% (25.2% fail rate).
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex?
The top 3 reasons a Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex fails its MOT are: 1. Tyres (17.0%), 2. Suspension (13.5%), 3. Brakes (11.8%). Check these areas before booking your MOT.
Is the Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex reliable?
With a 25.2% MOT failure rate, the Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex is more reliable than average compared to the UK average of ~40%.
What should I check before an MOT on my Vauxhall Corsa Se Cdti Ecoflex?
Based on failure data, focus on: Tyres (17.0%); Suspension (13.5%); Brakes (11.8%). 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.