Vauxhall Corsa E
Registered from 2014 to 2021.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 electric. 250 of 2,982 tests failed, 8%.
Better than 48% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 56% | 139 |
| Suspension | 22% | 56 |
| Visibility | 20% | 51 |
| Brakes | 14% | 36 |
| Lights and electrics | 7% | 18 |
| Plates and identity | 2% | 6 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Where it stands out against its peers
- Suspension: failed more often than 93% of 2020 cars — 22% of its 250 failed tests, where an ordinary 2020 car has 5%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 56% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Suspension — 22% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 14% of its failures
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
- Lights and electrics — 7% of its failures
- Visibility — 20% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 40–60k miles this one fails 17% of its inspections, against the 13% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 5% | 1,794 | |
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 10% | 1,041 | |
| 40–60k miles | 17% | 13% | 124 |
2,959 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have under 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | electric · 134 hp · 1530 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 165 Wh/km |
| 2020 | electric · 1530 kg · 2540 mm wheelbase · 165 Wh/km |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00489/22
The open circuit detecting system on the high voltage circuit may be over-sensitive and could unnecessarily cut off the current. As a result, the vehicle may lose power during driving, increasing the risk of an accident. Moreover, it could be impossible to restart or move the vehicle for several minutes. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1722/15
The joint between the stub axle and the front lower suspension arm may become detached, causing a loss of driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users