Renault Clio vs Vauxhall Corsa
On MOT-testable defects, the Vauxhall Corsa (fail rate 22.9%) performed better than the Renault Clio (27.8%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Clio recorded failures more often.
27.8%
Clio fail rate
22.9%
Corsa fail rate
4.88pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Renault Clio | Vauxhall Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 2,171,855 | 5,616,283 |
| Pass rate | 72.2% | 77.1% |
| Fail rate | 27.8% | 22.9% |
Where they differ
| Category | Clio | Corsa |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.0% | 10.7% |
| Lighting & signalling | 14.9% | 11.9% |
| Brakes | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Tyres | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Visibility | 6.2% | 5.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.