Vauxhall Corsa: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.2% of Vauxhall Corsa MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30,851 | 6.0% |
| 2002 | 46,991 | 5.9% |
| 2003 | 69,977 | 6.0% |
| 2004 | 83,264 | 6.8% |
| 2005 | 109,967 | 7.0% |
| 2006 | 151,442 | 6.8% |
| 2007 | 270,989 | 6.0% |
| 2008 | 339,977 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 459,040 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 307,690 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 304,829 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 196,915 | 3.5% |
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.