2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,111 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 89.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).

Pass rate

1,111

MOT tests analysed

10.3%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

4.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.1%	57
2	Brakes	3.9%	43
3	Tyres	3.3%	37
4	Lighting & signalling	3.0%	33
5	Suspension	0.4%	5
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	4

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	58
2	Brake discs	30
3	Brake pads	26
4	Headlamp aim	21
5	Stop lamp	11
6	Tread depth	11

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	21.0%	233
2	Tyres	20.1%	223
3	Other defects	4.9%	54
4	Visibility	3.0%	33
5	Suspension	0.9%	10
6	Road wheels	0.7%	8

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2019 Corsa Elite Trbo A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	579	10.9%
30-60k	509	10.0%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2019 Corsa Elite Trbo A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	276	11.6%
2023	274	12.4%
2024	279	7.9%
2025	282	9.6%

What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa Elite Trbo A

Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.

Visibility (5.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Brakes (3.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Tyres (3.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo As pass their MOT?

89.6% of the 1,111 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Trbo A?

Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (3.9%).

Does the 2019 Corsa Elite Trbo A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.9% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,111 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.