2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,629 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.2% | 693 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.9% | 371 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 280 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 204 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 42 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 21 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 785 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 172 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 168 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 168 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 136 |
| 6 | Washers | 68 |
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 | 20.1% | 1,933 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.3% | 1,667 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.2% | 407 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 369 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 105 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 102 |
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 | 5,796 | 8.5% |
| 30-60k | 3,681 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 145 | 12.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 292 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 4,848 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 4,482 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corsa Elite Turbo
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.2% 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.
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Brakes (2.9% 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.
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 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbos pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 9,629 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.9%).
Does the 2021 Corsa Elite Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.5% in the 0-30k band to 12.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,629 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.