2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 551 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.1% | 28 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.7% | 26 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.8% | 21 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 10 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 34 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 19 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 7 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.9% | 115 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.8% | 109 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 26 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 9 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 353 | 9.6% |
| 30-60k | 189 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 131 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 143 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 140 | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 137 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa Elite Turbo
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo, 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 (4.7% 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 (3.8% 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 Turbos pass their MOT?
90.0% of the 551 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by brakes (4.7%).
Does the 2019 Corsa Elite Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 551 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.