Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo (2021)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 36 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,130

£178/month

MOT Pass Rate

69%

Below Avg

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 5-15

1199cc Petrol

Proceed With Caution

69% pass rate, £2,130/year to run. 13 points below average.

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Petrol1199cc5 years old36 tests19k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1199cc)

~50 mpg

£1,175

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher estimate due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,130

Per month£178/mo

Per week£41/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

69% MOT pass rate(Below Avg)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data. It falls below the Vauxhall brand average of 84%.

69% of MOT tests on Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbos from 2021 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 3 years old. That's based on 36 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 19,186 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2021 models3333rd of 3,336(bottom 1%)

Rank among Vauxhall models800th of 870(bottom 9%)

vs average of all models-13%(82% avg)

vs 2021 models average-23%(92% avg)

vs Vauxhall average-15%(84% avg)

Mileage Analysis

19,186

Average miles

22,200

Expected for age

The average 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo had 19,186 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	92%	297	21,340 mi
2021	69%	36	19,186 mi

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About the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo

The 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo is a city car. Our records list a 1199cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 36 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 1% of 2021 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 19,186 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition 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 £1,175 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,130 (£178/month), broken down as £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 69% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.

Buying a Used 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo

At 5 years old, the Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 36 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Coil Pack Failure

Medium risk

Smaller petrol engines are prone to ignition coil failures, causing misfires and rough running. Replacement is £50-£150 per coil.

Higher Than Average Failure Rate

Watch out

With a 69% MOT pass rate, this model fails more often than most. Budget for unexpected repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo(2021)	69%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£2,130
Ford Fiesta(2019)	91%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£500
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£277
Vauxhall Corsa(2019)	88%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003-£127
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853-£277

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo reliable?

Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. 69% of MOT tests on 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbos ended in a pass, from 36 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,130 a year (£178 a month): £1,175 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £700 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo?

69% of 36 MOT tests on the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 3333rd of 3,336 models first registered in 2021 (bottom 1%).

What is the average mileage for a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Sri Edition Turbo is 19,186 miles, which is in line with the expected 22,200 miles for a 3-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.