2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S MOT pass rate: 85.2% (5,843 tests)
Is the 2019 Corsa Energy S/S getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87.4% -2.4 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 85.2% -3.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 82.9% -4.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Corsa Energy S/S
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 426 | 28.6% |
| 2 | Suspension | 314 | 21.1% |
| 3 | Tyres | 287 | 19.3% |
| 4 | Brakes | 258 | 17.4% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 95 | 6.4% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 34 | 2.3% |
All Corsa Energy S/S years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 (this page) | 5,843 | 85.2% | -3.2 pts | 25,168 |
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Vauxhall Corsa Energy S/S reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 85.2% of their MOT tests (5,843 tests, 2023–2025), -3.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 25,168 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Corsa Energy S/S?
The median tested example shows 25,168 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.