2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,637 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 90.7% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.8% in the 60-90k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.7% | 378 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.0% | 224 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 110 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 89 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 430 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 104 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 71 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 70 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 55 |
| 6 | Washers | 37 |
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 | 19.7% | 1,112 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.8% | 780 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.9% | 219 |
| 4 | Other defects | 3.8% | 215 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 28 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 26 |
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 | 4,266 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 1,283 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 34 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 2,746 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 2,854 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corsa Griffin
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.7% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.7% 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 (4.0% 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 (1.9% 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 Griffins pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 5,637 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin?
Visibility, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by tyres (4.0%).
Does the 2021 Corsa Griffin get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,637 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.