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Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo (2021)

829 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.4% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo

CarHunch analysed 829 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo is a solid performer, with a 90.3% first-time pass rate that sits comfortably 10 points above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are rare at 8.7%, so you're not looking at a safety concern here.

At just over 22,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively new and run-in, which explains the low failure rate of 0.27 per vehicle on average. Most issues are minor advisories (1.7 per car), typically wear items—if you're buying used, ask the seller for evidence of routine servicing and get a pre-purchase inspection to catch any small problems before they become failures.

Generally reliable 10.4% above UK average
90.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,021
typical mileage
15,891–30,526 middle half
8.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.27
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo

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%) 822 90.3% 0.27
Other (1%) 6 100% 0
Diesel (0%) 1 66.7% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo 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.

15,891
low mileage
22,021
typical
30,526
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Turbo vehicles fall between 15,891 and 30,526 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.27
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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