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Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI reliable? We analysed 182 real MOT tests across 118 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 182 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
61.5%
Typical Mileage
153,249mi
Annual Mileage
5,613mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI.

Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,980 mi/yr
Typical
5,613 mi/yr
Average
7,122 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,797 mi/yr

Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
153,249 mi
75th Percentile
173,446 mi
95th Percentile
225,729 mi
Max Recorded
1,233,654 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI THIS CAR 61.5% 182 153,249 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
Hyundai Accent Alaska 63.8% 475 70,396 mi 28 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI?

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI has an overall MOT pass rate of 61.5% across 182 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.

A typical Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI owner drives around 5,613 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.

Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI reliable?
Based on 182 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI has a 61.5% pass rate — below average, so factor in potential repair costs.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI does around 5,613 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi DTI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.