Vauxhall Corsa: tyres MOT failures
Of the 5,864,073 Vauxhall Corsa MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 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 | 46,997 | 5.9% |
| 2003 | 69,982 | 6.0% |
| 2004 | 83,279 | 6.8% |
| 2005 | 109,977 | 7.0% |
| 2006 | 151,448 | 6.8% |
| 2007 | 271,009 | 6.0% |
| 2008 | 340,002 | 5.8% |
| 2009 | 349,846 | 5.6% |
| 2010 | 371,364 | 5.3% |
| 2011 | 401,276 | 5.2% |
| 2012 | 487,013 | 4.8% |
| 2013 | 481,376 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 485,094 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 546,983 | 5.5% |
| 2016 | 459,058 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 307,706 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 304,831 | 4.0% |
| 2019 | 242,024 | 3.5% |
| 2020 | 152,752 | 3.7% |
| 2021 | 92,010 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 41,307 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 1,694 | 2.2% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.