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With 940,026 currently licensed in the UK, the Vauxhall Corsa is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Corsa 4 stars in 2019, with 84% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
It has a 76.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, lighting, brakes.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,488 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £124/month or 20p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2019
MOT Pass Rate
76.8%
980,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£124
est. annual total
New From
£28,555
Euro NCAP tested the Corsa in 2019 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
84%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
66%
Safety Assist
69%
There are 58 known DVSA recalls affecting the Vauxhall Corsa. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/182
On affected vehicles the Lane Keep Assist tell-tale fails to illuminate if the front camera is blocked meaning no warning light appears in the instrument cluster.
Build dates: 2024-04-11 to 2025-04-09
R/2026/072
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Build dates: 2023-06-01 to 2026-01-13
R/2025/451
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Build dates: 2025-03-04 to 2025-06-27
R/2025/345
Affected vehicles have been fitted with the wrong Autonomous Telematic Box. This means it cannot connect to the remoter server making it impossible to make E-Calls or use Intelligent Speed Assistance.
Build dates: 2024-12-10 to 2025-02-20
R/2025/342
Vehicles may be affected by incorrect performance of the On-Board-Diagnostics related to Selective Catalytic Reduction system and/or Diesel Particle Filter. The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) may not illuminate in the event of a malfunction and therefore does not comply with emission regulations.
Build dates: 2019-07-16 to 2020-10-19
+ 53 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 980,000 MOT tests, the Corsa has a first-time pass rate of 76.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Corsa is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Vauxhall Corsa are estimated at around £1,488 per year, or £124 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,038
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
51 kWh
Range (WLTP)
222 mi
Motor
115 kW
154 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 25 min (0-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £28,555 new, a Vauxhall Corsa typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £19,250 | −£9,305 |
| 2 years | 57% | £16,400 | −£12,155 |
| 3 years | 50% | £14,400 | −£14,155 |
| 4 years | 45% | £13,000 | −£15,555 |
| 5 years | 42% | £11,950 | −£16,605 |
| 6 years | 39% | £11,100 | −£17,455 |
| 7 years | 37% | £10,450 | −£18,105 |
| 8 years | 35% | £9,900 | −£18,655 |
| 9 years | 33% | £9,400 | −£19,155 |
| 10 years | 31% | £8,950 | −£19,605 |
The Corsa has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 940,026 licensed and 105,646 SORN Corsas in the UK (1,045,672 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Corsa has a 76.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 980,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Corsa 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2019. It scored 84% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 66% for vulnerable road users, and 69% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Corsa are estimated at around £1,488 per year (£124/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 58 known safety recalls affecting the Corsa. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Corsa has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Corsa starts from around £28,555. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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