2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,632 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.6% | 240 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 132 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 89 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.9% | 69 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 269 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 78 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 49 |
| 4 | Washers | 43 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 37 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 26 |
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 | 20.5% | 745 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.2% | 589 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 172 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 161 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 26 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 25 |
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 | 2,736 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 829 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 65 | 6.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 7.0% |
| 2024 | 1,742 | 7.7% |
| 2025 | 1,804 | 10.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corsa Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.6% 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 (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 3,632 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2021 Corsa Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 6.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,632 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.