Vauxhall Corsavan reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Corsavan is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 91 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 324 of 442, and 47.5% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (8.9% of tests).
Ranked 324 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 3,580 Vauxhall Corsavans aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 47.5% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Corsavan is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
47.5%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,800
Typical age at test: 15 years
Vauxhall Corsavan MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Corsavan MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken8.9% of tests
- Position lamp: not working6.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working4.9% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid4.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3% of tests
What the Vauxhall Corsavan fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 24.7% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Suspension | 21.3% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Visibility | 10.6% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Brakes | 10.4% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Tyres | 9.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Body and structure | 8.2% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 6.3% | About average |
| Steering | 3.5% | About average |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.2% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 50% less often |
How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Corsavan?
Any Vauxhall Corsavan first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Corsavan reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Vauxhall Corsavan is 10% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 91 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Corsavan?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 8.9% of tests. It fails on visibility more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Vauxhall Corsavan?
Any Vauxhall Corsavan first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Vauxhall Corsavans fail their MOT?
47.5% of Vauxhall Corsavans aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Corsavan combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.