What are the main MOT differences between Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 208?

The Vauxhall Corsa has a 34.4% overall MOT failure rate (3,855,312 tests) while the Peugeot 208 has 24.7% (793,679 tests). The top failure area for the Vauxhall Corsa is lamps & electrics, while for the Peugeot 208 it is lamps & electrics.

Should I buy a Vauxhall Corsa or Peugeot 208?

From an MOT reliability standpoint, the Peugeot 208 has a lower failure rate. However, MOT pass rates are just one factor — also consider insurance costs, fuel economy, running costs and personal preference. Use AutoSafe's free prediction tool to check a specific vehicle by registration.

Vauxhall Corsa vs Peugeot 208 — MOT Failure Rate Comparison

Q: Which is more reliable, Vauxhall Corsa or Peugeot 208?

Based on 4,648,991 MOT tests, the Peugeot 208 is more reliable with a 9.7 percentage point lower failure rate. The Vauxhall Corsa has a 34.4% failure rate while the Peugeot 208 has 24.7%.

Vauxhall Corsa

34.4%

failure rate from 3,855,312 tests

6.4pp above UK avg (28%)

Peugeot 208

24.7%

failure rate from 793,679 tests

3.3pp below UK avg (28%)

Verdict: The Peugeot 208 is more reliable based on MOT data, with a 9.7 percentage point lower failure rate than the Vauxhall Corsa.

Failure Rate by Vehicle Age

How the Vauxhall Corsa and Peugeot 208 compare across different age groups:

Age	Vauxhall Corsa	Peugeot 208	Difference
0-2 years	13.1%	9.0%	Peugeot 208 +4.1pp
3-5 years	18.7%	15.9%	Peugeot 208 +2.7pp
6-10 years	33.1%	29.2%	Peugeot 208 +3.8pp
11-15 years	43.7%	40.5%	Peugeot 208 +3.3pp

Component Risk Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of which MOT failure areas each model is weaker in:

Vauxhall Corsa Component Peugeot 208

7.1%

Lamps & Electrics

4.9%

6.1%

Suspension

1.9%

3.5%

Visibility

1.5%

3.5%

Brakes

2.0%

3.0%

Tyres

2.6%

2.1%

Body & Chassis

3.3%

1.5%

Steering

0.4%

Component	Vauxhall Corsa	Peugeot 208	Better
Lamps & Electrics	7.1%	4.9%	Peugeot 208
Suspension	6.1%	1.9%	Peugeot 208
Visibility	3.5%	1.5%	Peugeot 208
Brakes	3.5%	2.0%	Peugeot 208
Tyres	3.0%	2.6%	Peugeot 208
Body & Chassis	2.1%	3.3%	Vauxhall Corsa
Steering	1.5%	0.4%	Peugeot 208

Which Is More Reliable: Vauxhall Corsa or Peugeot 208?

Based on official DVSA MOT test records covering 4,648,991 tests between these two models, the Peugeot 208 comes out ahead with a 9.7 percentage point lower overall failure rate. The Peugeot 208 fails 24.7% of the time compared to the Vauxhall Corsa's 34.4%.

However, the gap between these models varies by vehicle age. Younger examples of both models tend to have more similar pass rates, while differences can become more pronounced as vehicles age and accumulate wear. Component-level data shows each model has different weak spots — the Vauxhall Corsa's top risk area is lamps & electrics while the Peugeot 208's is lamps & electrics. Knowing your model's specific weaknesses helps you target pre-MOT checks where they matter most.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only age/mileage combinations with 100+ tests are included. Component risks represent the probability of failure in each specific area. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK. Comparisons are based on aggregate statistics and individual vehicle condition will vary.

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