Vauxhall Corsavan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Vauxhall Corsavan car check
Is the Vauxhall Corsavan reliable? We analysed 243,378 real MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Corsavan is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Corsavan.
Vauxhall Corsavan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Corsavan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Corsavan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Corsavan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Corsavan Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vauxhall Corsavan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Corsavan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Corsavan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Corsavan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 87 | 82.8% | 30,342 | 47,136 | 88,610 |
| 2017 | 406 | 78.3% | 46,725 | 69,463 | 100,570 |
| 2016 | 533 | 84.1% | 39,737 | 64,728 | 95,107 |
| 2015 | 191 | 81.2% | 43,192 | 69,430 | 106,372 |
| 2014 | 203 | 75.9% | 57,838 | 75,816 | 117,178 |
| 2013 | 97 | 74.2% | 43,417 | 68,925 | 100,035 |
| 2012 | 5,982 | 72.4% | 59,162 | 85,977 | 116,911 |
| 2011 | 14,470 | 72.4% | 60,986 | 91,365 | 123,508 |
| 2010 | 14,387 | 71.5% | 58,681 | 89,655 | 122,904 |
| 2009 | 17,454 | 72.1% | 50,532 | 80,096 | 113,658 |
| 2008 | 30,093 | 72.0% | 51,799 | 82,626 | 115,863 |
| 2007 | 27,316 | 71.7% | 52,758 | 84,474 | 117,286 |
| 2006 | 28,347 | 68.7% | 53,353 | 83,642 | 115,322 |
| 2005 | 22,185 | 66.5% | 57,681 | 86,373 | 116,817 |
| 2004 | 16,190 | 66.4% | 58,887 | 87,951 | 122,313 |
| 2003 | 25,809 | 65.6% | 63,121 | 93,850 | 128,520 |
| 2002 | 17,727 | 64.8% | 68,048 | 97,206 | 130,752 |
| 2001 | 8,941 | 64.7% | 76,077 | 105,325 | 136,159 |
| 2000 | 114 | 62.3% | 68,802 | 89,889 | 106,223 |
| 1998 | 92 | 60.9% | 72,618 | 86,817 | 99,415 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Corsavan Last?
Based on 17,922 Vauxhall Corsavan vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Corsavan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Corsavan 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 Corsavan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.1% MOT pass rate from 533 tests
60.9% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Corsavan is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.1% across 533 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Corsavan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsavan THIS CAR | 68.9% | 243,378 | 89,527 mi | 32 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 |
| Honda S2000 | 81.9% | 158,239 | 58,538 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Corsavan trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Corsavan has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.9% across 243,378 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Vauxhall Corsavan are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (9,644 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (8,202), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (5,941). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vauxhall Corsavan owner drives around 7,851 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.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Corsavan models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.