Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium (2021)
2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium
CarHunch analysed 2,848 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2021 Corsa SE Premium is reliably passing its MOT tests, with an 89.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.1% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for buyer peace of mind. The petrol engines (which make up virtually all of this cohort) perform consistently at 89.3% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a concern here.
At just over 24,000 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which explains why they're averaging only 0.32 failures per vehicle and mostly picking up minor advisories (1.7 per vehicle) rather than serious issues. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those common advisory items—typically wear items rather than structural problems—to spot any that have been neglected.
What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium
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 (97%) | 2,774 | 89.3% | 0.33 |
| Other (3%) | 74 | 99.3% | 0.01 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium 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.
Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium vehicles fall between 17,857 and 31,916 miles.
2021 Vauxhall Corsa SE Premium — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,767 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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