2019 Vauxhall Corsa S/S — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,470 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa S/S, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 89.3% 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 | 7.3% | 542 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 278 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.3% | 248 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 213 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.9% | 144 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 43 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 508 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 239 |
| 3 | Washers | 179 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 104 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 99 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 79 |
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 | 24.0% | 1,792 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.9% | 893 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.1% | 454 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 327 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 195 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 61 |
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 | 4,657 | 9.0% |
| 30-60k | 2,431 | 12.9% |
| 60-90k | 307 | 16.3% |
| 90-120k | 45 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,766 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 1,900 | 12.4% |
| 2024 | 1,866 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 1,925 | 12.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa S/S
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa S/S, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.3% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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 S/Ss pass their MOT?
89.3% of the 7,470 2019 Vauxhall Corsa S/S MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa S/S?
Visibility, recorded in 7.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.7%).
Does the 2019 Corsa S/S get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.0% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,470 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.