Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s reliable? We analysed 9,742 real MOT tests across 2,004 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Corsa Energy 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 Energy S/s.
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1398cc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Not Available
- Common colour
- Red
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 123 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- EURO 6 DG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Corsa Energy 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 Energy S/s MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,627 | 84.4% | 14,755 | 23,127 | 34,643 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Last?
Based on 2,004 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Corsa Energy 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 Energy S/s
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.4% MOT pass rate from 9,627 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.4% across 9,627 tests.
How Does the Vauxhall Corsa Energy 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 Energy S/s THIS CAR | 84.3% | 9,742 | 23,278 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 |
| Nissan Qashqai Tekna E-power Auto | 93.2% | 4,092 | 22,410 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 9,742 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 Energy 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 Energy S/s owner drives around 5,557 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.