2017 Vauxhall Corsavan: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Vauxhall Corsavan first registered in 2017: we looked at the 139 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 139 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2017 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2017 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres32% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension28% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes19% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics19% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors9% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks9% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
Known faults on the 2017 Vauxhall Corsavan
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
Timing chain rattle
These engines use a timing chain. Poor servicing wears the tensioner, and high-mileage cars can see the chain stretch, causing rattles and misfires.
At the viewing: Start the engine from cold and listen for a rattle in the first few seconds. Ask for proof of yearly oil changes.
- Easytronic versions only
Easytronic automated gearbox
The Easytronic “automatic” is a manual with a robot clutch. The clutch still wears out and can be awkward to repair.
At the viewing: If it’s an automatic, check whether it’s Easytronic and test it in slow traffic for slow or jerky changes.
- Petrol models
Misfires from worn coil packs
A hesitation, flat spot or rough idle usually comes from worn ignition coil packs.
At the viewing: On the drive, accelerate gently through the gears and watch for hesitation or a flashing engine light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2017 Vauxhall Corsavan
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the car had its oil changed every year? Have you had any rattle from the engine on start-up?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Vauxhall Corsavan compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 201 | Tyres 30% |
| 2012 | 827 | Suspension 42% |
| 2011 | 1,675 | Suspension 43% |
| 2010 | 1,472 | Suspension 42% |
| 2009 | 1,482 | Suspension 47% |
| 2008 | 1,949 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 1,269 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 917 | Suspension 51% |
| 2005 | 412 | Brakes 53% |
| 2004 | 247 | Suspension 50% |
| 2003 | 277 | Suspension 53% |
| 2002 | 141 | Suspension 62% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Vauxhall Corsavan cars first registered in 2017. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score