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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Corsa. Check any Corsa by registration number below.

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92.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.2%

vs Opel Avg

34

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Opel Corsa — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Corsa has an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, which is 0.2 percentage points above the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Corsa is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the Corsa is around 55,648 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Corsa, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Opel Corsa, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Corsa performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 53 vehicles

98.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

75k mi

2021

Based on 646 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

62k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2020

Based on 1,038 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2019

Based on 225 vehicles

97.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2018

Based on 294 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

2017

Based on 420 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

2016

Based on 548 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

112k mi

2015

Based on 988 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2014

Based on 2,775 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

Mileage at 10yr

89k mi

2013

Based on 2,223 vehicles

96.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2012

Based on 1,867 vehicles

97.2%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2011

Based on 2,078 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Retest Rate

26.3%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2010

Based on 2,017 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

78k mi

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

2009

Based on 2,188 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

58k mi

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2008

Based on 4,262 vehicles

95.2%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

103k mi

Mileage at 5yr

81k mi

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2007

Based on 6,263 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

58k mi

Mileage at 5yr

72k mi

Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2006

Based on 3,561 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

95k mi

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2005

Based on 3,608 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 3yr

125k mi

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2004

Based on 5,470 vehicles

90.9%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2003

Based on 8,199 vehicles

90.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2002

Based on 16,095 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2001

Based on 17,386 vehicles

90.3%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2000

Based on 14,447 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

1999

Based on 18,691 vehicles

90.7%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

1998

Based on 17,358 vehicles

91.0%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

1997

Based on 21,200 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 18,781 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 12,516 vehicles

86.9%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 5,678 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 3,111 vehicles

84.1%Good
Opel average: 91.9%

1992

Based on 1,117 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1991

Based on 365 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

1990

Based on 334 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Opel average: 91.9%

0

Based on 189 vehicles

72.5%Average
Opel average: 91.9%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Typical Mileage — Opel Corsa

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Corsa.

At 3 Years

39,063

miles

At 5 Years

55,648

miles

At 10 Years

96,298

miles

Opel Corsa — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Corsa MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Corsa?
The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Corsa is 92.1% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Corsa?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Opel Corsa reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.1%, the Opel Corsa is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Corsa?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Opel Corsa?
Typical mileage for the Opel Corsa: 74,593 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Corsa to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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