2019 Vauxhall Corsa Vx-Line Black — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,529 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Vx-Line Black, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 87.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 22.2% in the 90-120k group versus 9.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.9% | 836 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.9% | 408 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 407 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 368 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 276 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 65 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 787 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 317 |
| 3 | Washers | 286 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 264 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 163 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 119 |
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 | 20.7% | 2,183 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 1,540 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.5% | 789 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 627 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 317 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 129 |
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 | 5,534 | 9.9% |
| 30-60k | 4,415 | 15.7% |
| 60-90k | 525 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 54 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,521 | 9.8% |
| 2023 | 2,684 | 14.5% |
| 2024 | 2,631 | 13.5% |
| 2025 | 2,684 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa Vx-Line Black
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Vx-Line Black, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.9% 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.
- Brakes (3.9% 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.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 Vx-Line Blacks pass their MOT?
87.2% of the 10,529 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Vx-Line Black MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Vx-Line Black?
Visibility, recorded in 7.9% of tests, followed by brakes (3.9%).
Does the 2019 Corsa Vx-Line Black get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.9% in the 0-30k band to 22.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,529 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.