Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2001
46.4% pass rate
from 7,458 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2001 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.040% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component (43% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.067% fail on Axle
      • 0.067% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.68% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (76% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (62% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (24% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment (51% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Battery(ies) (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.054% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.013% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Brakes (15% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (56% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (25% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Valves (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.24% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.094% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.067% fail on Servos
    • 0.054% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (97% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-lock braking system (97% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Additional braking device
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust system (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Integral vehicle structure (28% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (33% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Fuel system (71% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Tank (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.34% fail on Chassis (62% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Chassis condition (61% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
      • 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.040% fail on Cabs
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Floor
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.013% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 12% fail on Visibility (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Washers (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on View to rear (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Mirrors (85% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet (81% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (14% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (26% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (49% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (76% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.013% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (34% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (41% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (25% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end (24% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (92% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other components
        • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end (81% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.88% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.62% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.080% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
    • 0.17% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering coupling (14 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Universal joint (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages

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