2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,795 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 88.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 19.4% in the 90-120k group versus 9.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.4% | 1,174 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.2% | 667 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.6% | 571 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 261 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 99 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 44 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,344 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 378 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 301 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 227 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 193 |
| 6 | Washers | 130 |
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 | 22.4% | 3,530 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.2% | 3,030 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 736 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.4% | 691 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 206 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 171 |
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 | 9,212 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 6,243 | 14.3% |
| 60-90k | 305 | 15.1% |
| 90-120k | 31 | 19.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 477 | 5.7% |
| 2024 | 7,657 | 10.8% |
| 2025 | 7,658 | 12.5% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corsa Turbo
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.4% 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 (4.2% 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 (3.6% 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 Turbos pass their MOT?
88.5% of the 15,795 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by tyres (4.2%).
Does the 2021 Corsa Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 19.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,795 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.