Vauxhall Corsa MOT problems — most defects are owner neglect, not bad luck

The Vauxhall Corsa is one of the UK’s highest-volume used hatches. At 5–10 years it posts an 82.2% pass rate across 1,655,351 tests.

When defects are split by category, owner neglect — bulbs, wipers, tyre condition, fluid leaks caught late — accounts for the largest share.

That is a buying signal: many Corsa MOT failures are preventable with basic upkeep, but a neglected car at sale may need a refresh before the next test.