Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s reliable? We analysed 978 real MOT tests across 215 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1398cc
- Power
- 90 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 13.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 123 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- 6dg
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 6 of 50
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 975 | 84.5% | 20,237 | 30,125 | 43,125 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Last?
Based on 215 Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.5% MOT pass rate from 975 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.5% across 975 tests.
How Does the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s THIS CAR | 84.6% | 978 | 30,154 mi | — yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Asx 4 Di-d 4X4 | 88.6% | 684 | 76,636 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.6% across 978 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Corsa Design S/s owner drives around 6,264 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.