2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,233 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 20.5% in the 90-120k group versus 7.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,233

MOT tests analysed

11.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	5.2%	64
2	Brakes	4.5%	56
3	Tyres	3.4%	42
4	Lighting & signalling	1.9%	24
5	Emissions & environmental	1.0%	12
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.7%	9

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	73
2	Brake pads	34
3	Brake discs	18
4	Headlamp aim	16
5	Tread depth	15
6	Rbt (sp)	9

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	18.5%	228
2	Tyres	18.3%	225
3	Other defects	5.9%	73
4	Visibility	4.2%	52
5	Emissions & environmental	2.4%	29
6	Suspension	1.7%	21

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Corsa Turbo D
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	412	7.5%
30-60k	479	12.3%
60-90k	236	15.7%
90-120k	78	20.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Corsa Turbo D
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	411	10.9%
2024	414	13.3%
2025	397	11.6%

What to check before buying a 2020 Corsa Turbo D

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.

Visibility (5.2% 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 (4.5% 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 (3.4% 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 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo Ds pass their MOT?

88.2% of the 1,233 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo D?

Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (4.5%).

Does the 2020 Corsa Turbo D get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,233 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.