Car statistics
How many Vauxhall Corsas are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 896,675 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 902,410 Vauxhall Corsas licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 97,804 declared off the road (SORN). That is 22.2% fewer than the peak of 1.16 million in 2013.
The highest year-end count was 1.16 million in 2013.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 117,057 |
| 1995 | 181,668 |
| 1996 | 252,459 |
| 1997 | 325,310 |
| 1998 | 393,770 |
| 1999 | 472,951 |
| 2000 | 552,855 |
| 2001 | 635,378 |
| 2002 | 731,515 |
| 2003 | 815,435 |
| 2004 | 901,053 |
| 2005 | 967,115 |
| 2006 | 993,841 |
| 2007 | 1,036,386 |
| 2008 | 1,078,699 |
| 2009 | 1,090,659 |
| 2010 | 1,107,606 |
| 2011 | 1,119,319 |
| 2012 | 1,144,936 |
| 2013 | 1,160,610 |
| 2014 | 1,153,388 |
| 2015 | 1,158,805 |
| 2016 | 1,157,439 |
| 2017 | 1,120,430 |
| 2018 | 1,088,175 |
| 2019 | 1,063,929 |
| 2020 | 1,034,149 |
| 2021 | 1,009,970 |
| 2022 | 990,632 |
| 2023 | 971,454 |
| 2024 | 938,598 |
| 2025 | 910,371 |
| 2026 | 902,410 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
6 versions of the Vauxhall Corsa have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa VXR | 4,243 | 647 |
| Vauxhall Corsa GLS | 499 | 1,981 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Breeze HI-Torq | 270 | 918 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Club AC | 991 | 86 |
| Vauxhall Corsa CDX | 118 | 369 |
| Vauxhall Corsa GSI | 110 | 261 |
In 2025, 64.6% of Vauxhall Corsa MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Vauxhall Corsas tested pass 71.6% of the time, so the Vauxhall Corsa does worse than average for its age, by 7.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 64.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Vauxhall Corsa | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 86.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 83.5% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 76.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 65.7% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 57.7% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 53.8% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 52.0% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT, appearing on 38.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.2% of Vauxhall Corsa tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.3% |
| Suspension | 35.3% |
| Brakes | 18.3% |
| Tyres | 18.1% |
| Visibility | 17.8% |
| Steering | 14.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 17.5% of 317,715 failed tests. 56.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 17.5% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.6% |
| Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering | 9.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.6% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.9% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.7% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.2% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 6.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 17.4% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 13.8% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 9.1% |
| Shock absorbers: light misting of oil Suspension | 7.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.8% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.8% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 4.8% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 4.5% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
25 years of the Vauxhall Corsa, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2020 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (84.8% passed first time) and the 2014 cars worst (57.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | – | 2,923 | 63.3% |
| 1999 | – | 3,894 | 59.0% |
| 2000 | – | 4,933 | 58.8% |
| 2001 | – | 7,426 | 52.6% |
| 2002 | – | 9,597 | 50.5% |
| 2003 | – | 11,819 | 51.7% |
| 2004 | – | 12,491 | 49.8% |
| 2005 | – | 14,002 | 50.5% |
| 2006 | – | 16,996 | 49.7% |
| 2007 | – | 29,476 | 52.5% |
| 2008 | – | 37,522 | 53.5% |
| 2009 | – | 40,375 | 54.6% |
| 2010 | – | 45,902 | 54.8% |
| 2011 | – | 53,156 | 56.9% |
| 2012 | – | 66,928 | 57.4% |
| 2013 | – | 67,722 | 58.6% |
| 2014 | 77,448 | 70,078 | 57.2% |
| 2015 | 87,088 | 83,357 | 63.6% |
| 2016 | 73,065 | 71,307 | 66.6% |
| 2017 | 49,204 | 49,179 | 68.4% |
| 2018 | 50,296 | 49,881 | 72.9% |
| 2019 | 52,234 | 51,828 | 80.2% |
| 2020 | 45,440 | 44,038 | 84.8% |
| 2021 | 40,223 | 38,749 | 82.3% |
| 2022 | 35,573 | 33,823 | 85.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Vauxhall Corsa covers 5,814 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 3 years | 6,910 |
| 4–5 years | 7,148 |
| 6–7 years | 6,585 |
| 8–10 years | 6,267 |
| 11–14 years | 5,428 |
| 15–19 years | 4,975 |
| 20+ years | 3,725 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Vauxhall Corsas for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 106,256 in 2003. In 2025, 35,470 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 92,996 |
| ’02 | 103,701 |
| ’03 | 106,256 |
| ’04 | 100,061 |
| ’05 | 87,805 |
| ’06 | 72,581 |
| ’07 | 91,686 |
| ’08 | 98,076 |
| ’09 | 83,250 |
| ’10 | 75,955 |
| ’11 | 76,750 |
| ’12 | 87,814 |
| ’13 | 83,334 |
| ’14 | 80,708 |
| ’15 | 90,454 |
| ’16 | 76,319 |
| ’17 | 51,717 |
| ’18 | 52,454 |
| ’19 | 53,942 |
| ’20 | 46,093 |
| ’21 | 40,614 |
| ’22 | 35,385 |
| ’23 | 40,242 |
| ’24 | 25,913 |
| ’25 | 35,470 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 927,827 Vauxhall Corsas licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 40.8% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 29.0% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 19.9% in 2014 to 40.8%. Diesels made up 11.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 5.2% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 378,851 licensed | 40.8% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 269,017 licensed | 29.0% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 203,366 licensed | 21.9% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 45,113 licensed | 4.9% |
| No engine (electric) 20,892 licensed | 2.3% |
| Other sizes 10,588 licensed | 1.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 378,803 | 40.8% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 224,920 | 24.2% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 201,761 | 21.7% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 45,112 | 4.9% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Diesel | 44,077 | 4.8% |
| Electric | Electric | 20,892 | 2.3% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,201–1,300cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 901–1,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19.9% | 44.4% | 18.1% | 15.0% |
| 2015 | 23.1% | 45.9% | 15.2% | 13.6% |
| 2016 | 27.9% | 45.3% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 2017 | 32.1% | 45.1% | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| 2018 | 36.7% | 44.2% | 7.6% | 9.8% |
| 2019 | 41.4% | 42.5% | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| 2020 | 41.4% | 40.7% | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | 41.6% | 38.6% | 10.6% | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 41.5% | 36.5% | 13.0% | 6.5% |
| 2023 | 41.1% | 34.2% | 15.9% | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 41.2% | 31.8% | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 40.8% | 29.0% | 21.9% | 4.9% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 88.9% | 11.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 89.2% | 10.8% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 89.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 89.8% | 10.2% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 90.2% | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 91.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 91.4% | 7.9% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 91.5% | 7.3% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 91.9% | 6.6% | 1.5% |
| 2024 | 92.1% | 5.9% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 92.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Vauxhall Corsa from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2024 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 47.0 to 65.9 mpg, with CO2 of 96 to 135 g/km; electric versions have an official range of 206 to 258 miles. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.9 to 85.6 mpg, with CO2 of 87 to 193 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Range, miles | Miles per kWh | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 47.0–57.6 | 110–135 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 31 |
| 1.2 petrol hybrid | 54.5–65.9 | 96–117 | – | – | 2024–2026 | Euro 6 | 12 |
| Electric | – | 0 | 206–258 | 3.5–5.0 | 2024–2026 | – | 20 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 48.7–64.2 | 102–139 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6b | 106 |
| 1.2 petrol | 37.7–55.4 | 117–180 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 177 |
| 1.4 petrol | 34.9–60.1 | 110–193 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 303 |
| 1.6 petrol | 35.8–38.7 | 172–190 | 2000–2018 | Euro 2 to Euro 6b | 33 |
| 1.8 petrol | 35.8–37.7 | 179–190 | 2001–2007 | Euro 4 | 24 |
| 1.2 diesel | 57.6–85.6 | 87–130 | 2005–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6b | 181 |
| 1.5 diesel | 52.3 | 143 | 2000 | Euro 2 | 1 |
| 1.7 diesel | 54.3–62.8 | 118–139 | 2000–2014 | Euro 2 to Euro 5 | 47 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 55 safety recalls for the Vauxhall Corsa since 1992, the first in 1993. The most recent was launched on 27 April 2026.
All 55 Vauxhall Corsa recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Vauxhall Corsa. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| MINI Cooper | 509,006 | +1.1% | 39,172 | 9 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,000,214 Corsa records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 896,675 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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