2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 918 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 93.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 39 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.6% | 33 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 9 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 46 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 44 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Joints | 4 |
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 | 19.1% | 175 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.7% | 89 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.4% | 31 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 14 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 6 |
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 | 774 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 134 | 9.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 474 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 424 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.6% 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 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
93.1% of the 918 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2021 Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 9.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 918 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.