Vauxhall Corsa (2018)
2018 Vauxhall Corsa
CarHunch analysed 53,441 real MOT records for the 2018 Vauxhall Corsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Vauxhall Corsa passes MOT slightly above the UK average at 83.7%, with petrol models performing marginally better than diesels (83.8% vs 81.0%), suggesting broadly decent reliability across the range. However, nearly one in five of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers and worth checking the vehicle history carefully.
At 30,384 miles median, these Corsas are running lower mileage than you'd typically expect for a six-year-old car, indicating either careful ownership or a fleet bias. The average vehicle racks up 1.07 failures and 5.2 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—a pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and exhaust condition will show you exactly what you're taking on.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa
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 (96%) | 51,107 | 83.8% | 1.06 |
| Diesel (4%) | 2,331 | 81% | 1.17 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 78.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Vauxhall Corsa 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 2018 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles fall between 21,334 and 40,991 miles.
2018 Vauxhall Corsa — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 51,125 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Vauxhall Corsa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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34.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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33.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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20.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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17.7%
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
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16.6%
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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