2019 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,107 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, brakes and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.7% in the 60-90k group versus 7.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.2% | 110 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.3% | 70 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.3% | 69 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 42 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 134 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 52 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 33 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 6 | Washers | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 21.0% | 443 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.3% | 427 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 94 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 62 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 27 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 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 | 871 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 1,166 | 10.8% |
| 60-90k | 68 | 14.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 496 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 545 | 9.4% |
| 2024 | 535 | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 530 | 10.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Corsa Turbo
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, 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 (3.3% 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 (3.3% 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 Turbos pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 2,107 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by brakes (3.3%).
Does the 2019 Corsa Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,107 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.