2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 8,815 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.7% in the 90-120k group versus 9.6% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

8,815

MOT tests analysed

11.6%

Fail rate

worse than

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 Energy S/S
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	7.0%	621
2	Tyres	3.4%	296
3	Suspension	3.1%	270
4	Lighting & signalling	2.9%	259
5	Brakes	2.9%	252
6	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	45

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 Energy S/S
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	654
2	Coil spring	238
3	Headlamp aim	229
4	Washers	161
5	Tread depth	121
6	Brake pads	108

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.5%	2,162
2	Brakes	12.2%	1,075
3	Suspension	4.6%	407
4	Other defects	4.5%	392
5	Visibility	2.3%	206
6	Emissions & environmental	0.8%	69

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 Energy S/S
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	5,978	9.6%
30-60k	2,490	15.7%
60-90k	291	17.9%
90-120k	42	16.7%

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 Energy S/S
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	2,088	7.5%
2023	2,206	11.2%
2024	2,218	12.8%
2025	2,296	14.7%

What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa Energy S/S

Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.

Visibility (7.0% 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 (3.4% 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.
Suspension (3.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

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 Energy S/Ss pass their MOT?

88.4% of the 8,815 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S?

Visibility, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).

Does the 2019 Corsa Energy S/S get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 8,815 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.