2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 44,970 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.3% in the 90-120k group versus 8.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.6% | 2,977 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 1,539 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.4% | 1,509 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 709 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 237 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 134 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,383 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 994 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 652 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 597 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 557 |
| 6 | Washers | 417 |
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 | 20.6% | 9,285 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 8,532 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.8% | 2,134 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 1,518 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 476 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 397 |
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 | 25,040 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 18,671 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,174 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 70 | 14.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 600 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 15,001 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 14,796 | 11.2% |
| 2025 | 14,573 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Corsa Turbo
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.6% 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 (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.
- Brakes (3.4% 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 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbos pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 44,970 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 6.6% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2020 Corsa Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.3% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 44,970 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.