2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Suspension (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 16% fail on Drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 16% fail on Front drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 16% fail on Constant velocity joints (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.070% fail on Couplings (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.0014% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.0014% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
    - 0.0014% fail on Universal joint
- 1.6% fail on Coil springs (18% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Location
- 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Linkage (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0098% fail on Condition
  - 0.0056% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.37% fail on Pins / bushes (56% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.032% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0084% fail on Attachment
- 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (31% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Rear (33% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Front (27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Shock absorbers (52% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Front suspension joints (62% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Tie bars / rods (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.053% fail on Pins / bushes (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Condition
- 0.0084% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.0084% fail on Condition
- 0.0084% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.0042% fail on Component mounting
  - 0.0028% fail on Spring mounting (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.0056% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.0056% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.0042% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.0028% fail on Pins / bushes (80% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Attachment
- 0.0042% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0014% fail on Condition
  - 0.0014% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0014% fail on Attachment
- 0.0042% fail on Axles
  - 0.0028% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0014% fail on Stub axle
- 0.0028% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0014% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0014% fail on Attachment
- 0.0028% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.0014% fail on General condition
- 0.0014% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.0014% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.0014% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.0014% fail on Pins / bushes
14% fail on Lighting and signalling (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.015% fail on Switch
- 1.9% fail on Registration plate (21% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (32% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Tell tale (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Switch
- 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (12% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Flashing type (12% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.54% fail on Individual lamps (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (42% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.0070% fail on Switch
    - 0.0028% fail on Tell tales
- 1.2% fail on Position lamps (32% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Front lamps (30% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.029% fail on Rear lamps (66% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Switch
- 0.23% fail on Horn
- 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.038% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.020% fail on Lamp
  - 0.020% fail on Switch
8.0% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Rear wheels (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.74% fail on Front wheels (11% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.013% fail on Brake operation
- 1.8% fail on Hub components (6.9% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake pads (10% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.020% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.013% fail on Wheel cylinder (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Brake calipers (65% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.0014% fail on Brake back plates
- 1.8% fail on Mechanical components (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Cable (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Lever
  - 0.0014% fail on Clevis joint
  - 0.0014% fail on Stationary pin
- 0.42% fail on Parking brake (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0070% fail on Fitment (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems (56% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Components (59% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Pipes (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.048% fail on Hoses (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.024% fail on Leaks
  - 0.0070% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on ABS (42% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Service brake control components
  - 0.084% fail on Pedal
    - 0.077% fail on Anti-slip
    - 0.0070% fail on Condition
- 0.029% fail on Restricted movement (58% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0028% fail on Air and vacuum systems (89% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0028% fail on Components (88% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.0028% fail on Servos (86% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0028% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0014% fail on Operation
7.9% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Tread depth (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition (7.5% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Size / type (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Valve stem
6.7% fail on Driver's view of the road (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Windscreen (29% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Mirrors (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0084% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2006 cars)
3.0% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Steering system (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.091% fail on Free play (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.091% fail on Steering rack (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.060% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.056% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Drag link end
  - 0.011% fail on Other components
    - 0.011% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.11% fail on Steering control (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.050% fail on Universal joint (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.0042% fail on Flexible coupling (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0070% fail on Steering shaft (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Steering operation
- 0.011% fail on Power steering (87% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Operation (62% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Rams
- 0.0084% fail on Locking devices
1.5% fail on Fuel and exhaust (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Exhaust system (12% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Catalyst (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.34% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Cap (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on System (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Pipe
  - 0.0028% fail on Hose
  - 0.0014% fail on Tank
- 0.083% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.081% fail on Turbo (63% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Non turbo
0.48% fail on Registration plates and VIN (15% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Registration plate (15% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Vehicle identification number
0.29% fail on Body and structure
- 0.17% fail on Body condition (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Doors
  - 0.048% fail on Drivers
  - 0.029% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.0028% fail on Passengers other
- 0.020% fail on Body security
- 0.011% fail on Vehicle structure (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Chassis (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0070% fail on Seats (78% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.0070% fail on Drivers (78% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Load security
  - 0.0028% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.0014% fail on Bootlid
- 0.0014% fail on Spare wheel
0.23% fail on Road wheels (28% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Condition (40% better than other 2006 cars)
0.21% fail on Seat belts (31% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Requirements
- 0.017% fail on Attachment
- 0.0056% fail on Prescribed areas
0.0028% fail on Towbars
- 0.0028% fail on Towbar

Read the Honest John Review

Vauxhall Corsa 2006
Solid, stylish-looking and decently equipped supermini. Decent handling and some strong, frugal engines.
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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