Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac (2013)
2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac
CarHunch analysed 459 real MOT records for the 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 Corsa SXI AC is a below-average performer on the MOT, with only 62.6% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a meaningful gap that signals reliability concerns. The fuel breakdown is unusual and suggests data quality issues (the petrol pass rate of 0.5% is implausibly low), so treat these numbers with caution, though the "Other" fuel category's 87% pass rate is reassuring.
At around 62,500 miles for an 11-year-old car, these examples are running at typical mileage, yet they're still accumulating an average of 0.66 failures per MOT. If you're considering buying one, get a full independent inspection before committing—the low first-time pass rate means electrical, suspension, and fluid issues are common on this generation, and you'll want to budget for repairs upfront rather than discovering problems after purchase.
What to check before buying a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (71%) | 327 | 87% | 0.91 |
| Petrol (28%) | 130 | 0.5% | 0.05 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac 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 2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac vehicles fall between 49,521 and 78,969 miles.
2013 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Ac — Still on the Road
210 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 77% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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