Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav (2019)

544 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.2% first-time pass rate

2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav

CarHunch analysed 544 real MOT records for the 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav is a reliably solid performer, passing its MOT first time in 88.2% of cases—well above the UK average of 80%—with only 7.3% ever recording a dangerous defect. This petrol model (which accounts for nearly all examples) shows consistent reliability across the board.

At nearly 29,500 miles on average, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.49 per vehicle suggests owners aren't facing major mechanical surprises. The 2.8 advisories per car indicate minor maintenance needs are cropping up, so budget for routine upkeep—but if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension and wear items will give you good peace of mind.

Generally reliable 8.2% above UK average
88.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,785
typical mileage
24,122–35,269 middle half
7.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.49
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav

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 (98%) 531 87.9% 0.51
Other (2%) 13 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav 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.

24,122
low mileage
28,785
typical
35,269
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav vehicles fall between 24,122 and 35,269 miles.

2019 Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 508 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

502 508 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

4.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.49
Avg failures per vehicle
2.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Vauxhall Corsa SE Nav:

2020 2021