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VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO (2021)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 1,186 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests (2024)

1,186

Avg Mileage

23,500 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400

Is the 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VAUXHALL brand average of 84%.

At 3 years old, 90% of VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBOs from 2021 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 1,186 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 23,500 miles.

How does the 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO compare?

Rank among all 2021 cars2479th out of 3,373(top 73%)
Rank among all VAUXHALL models272th out of 882(top 31%)
vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs 2021 cars average-2% (92% avg)
vs VAUXHALL average+6% (84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO has 23,500 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

How much does a 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,400
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202190%1,18623,500 mi
202088%1,52829,046 mi

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About the 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO

The 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO is a city car with a 1199cc petrol engine. 1,186 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. Among all cars from 2021, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 23,500 miles at 3 years old, VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO Fuel Costs

The modest 1199cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO

At 3 years old, this is still relatively fresh. You may find examples with remaining manufacturer warranty. Depreciation is slowing but hasn't bottomed out yet.

Alternatives to the 2021 VAUXHALL CORSA SE TURBO

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: