Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s (2019)

2,003 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.4% first-time pass rate

2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s

CarHunch analysed 2,003 real MOT records for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2019 Corsa Energy S/S is noticeably more reliable than average, with an 86.4% first-time pass rate against the UK baseline of 80%, and only 12.7% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for this age group. The petrol engine holds steady at 86.3% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a reliability differentiator here.

These cars are running at a sensible 23,177 miles median for a five-year-old model, which supports their strong MOT performance. The typical vehicle racks up 0.72 failures and 3.4 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items rather than structural problems—before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and lighting, which usually make up the bulk of those advisories.

Generally reliable 6.4% above UK average
86.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,177
typical mileage
15,859–32,015 middle half
12.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.72
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 1,994 86.3% 0.72
Other (0%) 9 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,859
low mileage
23,177
typical
32,015
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s vehicles fall between 15,859 and 32,015 miles.

2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/s — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 1,940 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

1,909 1,940 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.72
Avg failures per vehicle
3.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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