2003 Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

31% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 16% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 16% fail on Front drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 16% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.087% fail on Couplings (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0020% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.0020% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
    - 0.0020% fail on Universal joint
- 14% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 14% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Location (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Linkage (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Pins / bushes (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Condition
  - 0.017% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0010% fail on Presence
- 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (11% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Pins / bushes (10% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.034% fail on Condition
  - 0.022% fail on Attachment (56% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings (26% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.56% fail on Rear
  - 0.15% fail on Front (57% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Tie bars / rods (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Pins / bushes (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Condition
  - 0.0010% fail on Attachment
- 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas (71% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Component mounting (75% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0060% fail on Subframe mounting (77% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0050% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.021% fail on Radius arms (66% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Pins / bushes (64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Condition
  - 0.0050% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0020% fail on Pins / bushes (97% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Fluid suspension (56% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0090% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0080% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0010% fail on Condition
- 0.0080% fail on Trailing arms (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0060% fail on Pins / bushes (94% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0020% fail on Attachment
- 0.0070% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.0060% fail on Bonded suspension (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0060% fail on Condition (86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0040% fail on Torque / reaction arms (70% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0030% fail on Pins / bushes (75% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0010% fail on Attachment
- 0.0040% fail on Axles (83% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0030% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0010% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0030% fail on Leaf springs (96% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0030% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0030% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.0030% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0020% fail on General condition
- 0.0010% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.0010% fail on Suspension unit
21% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 7.2% fail on Registration plate (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Headlamp aim (4.0% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Position lamps
  - 4.6% fail on Front lamps (9.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.097% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.063% fail on Rear lamps (82% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0050% fail on Switch
- 4.3% fail on Headlamps (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Headlamp (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.010% fail on Switch
  - 0.0040% fail on Dipswitch
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Direction indicators (6.6% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Flashing type (6.8% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.79% fail on Individual lamps (13% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.64% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.36% fail on Side repeaters (33% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.22% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0060% fail on Semaphore (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0060% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Fog lamp (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Fog lamp (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0050% fail on Switch (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0040% fail on Tell tale (92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Horn (47% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Hazard warning (82% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Switch (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Lamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0030% fail on Tell tale (86% better than other 2003 cars)
17% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 11% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 9.0% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Rear wheels (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.3% fail on Front wheels (23% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Brake operation
- 4.5% fail on Mechanical components (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 4.5% fail on Cable (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0050% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0040% fail on Linkage
- 2.4% fail on Hub components (9.8% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Brake pads (8.8% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.023% fail on Brake calipers (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0080% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.0040% fail on Brake drums
- 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems (66% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Components (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on Pipes (69% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Hoses (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.067% fail on Valves (86% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.022% fail on Reservoirs (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Servos
    - 0.0020% fail on Cylinders
  - 0.053% fail on Leaks (40% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Operation (72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Fitment (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Service brake control components (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Pedal (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Anti-slip (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0040% fail on Pedal linkage (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0040% fail on Cable (23 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.12% fail on ABS (72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Restricted movement (32% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.019% fail on Components
    - 0.013% fail on Servos
    - 0.0050% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0010% fail on Hoses
  - 0.0050% fail on Operation (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0040% fail on Pressure / vacuum build up
  - 0.0020% fail on Leaks
- 0.010% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0020% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0020% fail on Condition
- 0.0010% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0010% fail on Warning
12% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 11% fail on Steering system (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 9.1% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Free play (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.68% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0040% fail on Steering box
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Drag link end (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.086% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.080% fail on Steering pivot point (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0060% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0010% fail on Steering box
  - 0.0010% fail on Intermediate drop arm
  - 0.0010% fail on Lock stop
- 0.40% fail on Steering control (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Steering coupling (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Universal joint (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.017% fail on Flexible coupling (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.044% fail on Steering shaft (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Steering wheel (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Steering operation
- 0.024% fail on Power steering (90% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Operation (59% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0020% fail on Rams (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0020% fail on Other components (98% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0010% fail on Pump
- 0.016% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0090% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
10% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Tread depth (8.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Size / type (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Valve stem (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
9.5% fail on Fuel and exhaust (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Exhaust system (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.98% fail on System (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.42% fail on Cap (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Pipe (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Hose (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0010% fail on Tank
- 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (7.1% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Catalyst (7.1% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0030% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (58% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Turbo (59% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Non turbo
9.4% fail on Driver's view of the road (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Wipers (3.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Washers (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Windscreen (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Bonnet (66% better than other 2003 cars)
1.2% fail on Registration plates and VIN (9.8% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate (10.0% worse than other 2003 cars)
0.69% fail on Seat belts
- 0.58% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
- 0.038% fail on Requirements (36% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2003 cars)
0.39% fail on Road wheels
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (18% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0010% fail on Hubs
0.32% fail on Body and structure (39% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Body condition
- 0.046% fail on Body security
- 0.027% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Passengers front (76% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0050% fail on Drivers (92% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0040% fail on Passengers other (74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Seats (62% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Drivers (62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Load security
  - 0.0080% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0070% fail on Tailgate
- 0.010% fail on Vehicle structure (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.010% fail on Chassis (73% better than other 2003 cars)

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Vauxhall Corsa C 2000
Good looking, solid supermini. Inexpensive to buy and run. Responsive, economical engines. Few faults reported for the high volumes sold.

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