Vauxhall Corsa SE
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 26,053 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
26,053
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (91%)
Years Covered
4
About the Vauxhall Corsa SE
The Vauxhall Corsa SE was MOT tested 26,053 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2019 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 11,743 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Vauxhall Corsa SE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 29,421 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,087 miles.
Compared to the Vauxhall brand average of 84%, the Corsa SE performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Vauxhall range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Corsa SE by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Corsa SE
Is the Vauxhall Corsa SE reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2019 to 2022), the Vauxhall Corsa SE averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 26,053 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Vauxhall Corsa SE has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 89%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Vauxhall Corsa SEs more reliable?
The Vauxhall Corsa SE has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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