Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A (2021)

116 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A

CarHunch analysed 116 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 Corsa Griffin Turbo is notably reliable, with a 91.8% first-time pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and only 5.2% of examples have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine maintains that strong 91.7% pass rate with minimal variation across the cohort.

At an average mileage of 21,748 miles for a three-year-old car, these are well-driven but not excessively so, and the low failure rate of just 0.28 per vehicle confirms the powertrain is holding up well. Most issues flagged are advisories rather than failures (1.6 per vehicle on average), suggesting routine wear items rather than structural problems—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brake fluid condition and suspension wear will cover the likely weak points.

Generally reliable 11.8% above UK average
91.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
17,533
typical mileage
12,029–26,712 middle half
5.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.28
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.4 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A

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 (99%) 115 91.7% 0.28
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A 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.

12,029
low mileage
17,533
typical
26,712
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo A vehicles fall between 12,029 and 26,712 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.4
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.28
Avg failures per vehicle
1.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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