2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

25% fail on Suspension (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 18% fail on Drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 18% fail on Front drive shafts (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 18% fail on Constant velocity joints (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.075% fail on Couplings (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 6.1% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Location (85% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Pins / bushes (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment
  - 0.012% fail on Condition
- 0.91% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Pins / bushes (38% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.024% fail on Attachment
- 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings (22% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Rear (22% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Front (21% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Front suspension joints (32% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Tie bars / rods (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins / bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Condition
  - 0.0012% fail on Attachment
- 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut (47% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.0082% fail on Component mounting
  - 0.0071% fail on Subframe mounting
  - 0.0059% fail on Spring mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Radius arms (60% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Pins / bushes (67% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Attachment
- 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0071% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0024% fail on Condition
  - 0.0012% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0094% fail on Torsion bars (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Condition
- 0.0082% fail on Bonded suspension (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0047% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.0047% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0035% fail on Trailing arms (92% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0035% fail on Pins / bushes (91% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0035% fail on Axles
  - 0.0012% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0012% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.0012% fail on Swivel joints / housing
- 0.0024% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.0024% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0012% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0012% fail on Attachment
- 0.0012% fail on Front suspension locking devices
18% fail on Lighting and signalling (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.015% fail on Switch
  - 0.0012% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.0% fail on Registration plate (12% better than other 2005 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0059% fail on Tell tale (82% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Switch
- 2.0% fail on Position lamps (21% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Front lamps (20% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.064% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.058% fail on Rear lamps (53% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Switch
- 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (21% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Flashing type (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (9.9% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.74% fail on Individual lamps (25% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.022% fail on Switch (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0012% fail on Tell tales
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Hazard warning (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Lamp (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Switch
  - 0.0059% fail on Tell tale
- 0.061% fail on Rear reflectors
12% fail on Brakes (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Brake performance (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Rear wheels (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Front wheels (8.5% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.014% fail on Brake operation
- 3.3% fail on Mechanical components (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Cable (18 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0047% fail on Lever
  - 0.0012% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0012% fail on Rod
- 1.9% fail on Hub components (21% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.47% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.018% fail on Brake calipers (66% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0047% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.0047% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 0.62% fail on Parking brake (59% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Fitment (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Hydraulic systems (53% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Components (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Pipes (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.066% fail on Hoses (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Reservoirs (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0012% fail on Cylinders
    - 0.0012% fail on Servos
    - 0.0012% fail on Valves
  - 0.042% fail on Leaks
  - 0.0082% fail on Operation
- 0.22% fail on ABS (27% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.078% fail on Pedal
    - 0.071% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.0071% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0035% fail on Pedal linkage (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0035% fail on Cable (26 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Restricted movement (43% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.0024% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0024% fail on Air and vacuum systems (90% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Operation
  - 0.0012% fail on Components
    - 0.0012% fail on Pipes
- 0.0024% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0012% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0012% fail on Operation
- 0.0012% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.0012% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
9.6% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Size / type (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Valve stem (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
8.3% fail on Steering (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Steering system (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 7.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Steering arm (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Free play (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.27% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0012% fail on Steering box
  - 0.19% fail on Steering rack (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Drag link end (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Other components (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.049% fail on Steering pivot point (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0024% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.11% fail on Steering control (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Steering coupling (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.036% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    - 0.0047% fail on Flexible coupling (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Steering shaft (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.045% fail on Steering operation (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Power steering (91% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0059% fail on Operation (78% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0012% fail on Pump
  - 0.0012% fail on Rams
  - 0.0012% fail on Other components
- 0.0071% fail on Locking devices
7.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (22% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Washers (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Wipers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Bonnet (64% better than other 2005 cars)
4.0% fail on Fuel and exhaust (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.66% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Cap (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Pipe (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0059% fail on Tank
  - 0.0059% fail on Hose
- 0.52% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Catalyst (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.069% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.066% fail on Turbo (80% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0035% fail on Non turbo
0.66% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 0.66% fail on Registration plate
0.34% fail on Road wheels
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.11% fail on Attachment (30% better than other 2005 cars)
0.27% fail on Body and structure
- 0.17% fail on Body condition (61% worse than other 2005 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Passengers front (55% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Drivers (71% better than other 2005 cars)
  - 0.0012% fail on Passengers other
- 0.026% fail on Body security
- 0.024% fail on Seats
  - 0.024% fail on Drivers
- 0.013% fail on Load security
  - 0.0094% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.0035% fail on Bootlid
- 0.011% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.011% fail on Chassis
- 0.0012% fail on Spare wheel
0.24% fail on Seat belts (33% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2005 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
- 0.025% fail on Requirements
- 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas

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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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