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2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Corsa Sxi Ac models manufactured in 2013, based on 22,961 real MOT test results.

73.2%
Pass Rate
26.8%
Fail Rate
22,961
Total Tests
36,524
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac MOT Analysis

The 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac has an MOT pass rate of 73.2% based on 22,961 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,524 miles on the odometer. With a 26.8% failure rate, the 2013 Corsa Sxi Ac is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac is Tyres, responsible for 0.0% of failures. 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 range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.0%. Noise, emissions and leaks follows at 0.0%.

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

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 36,524 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.

Tyres0.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.010.0%5

Mileage Statistics

36,524
Mean
23,230
Median
19,815
25th Percentile
29,215
75th Percentile
7.34% 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 Sxi Ac has an MOT pass rate of 73.2% based on 22,961 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 36,524 miles on the odometer. With a 26.8% failure rate, the 2013 Corsa Sxi Ac is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: 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. With relatively low average mileage of 36,524 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 0.0% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi 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.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.0% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi 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.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 0.0% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 0.0% of MOT failures on 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac models. 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.

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

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