Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 1998
55.0% pass rate
from 1,623 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 1998 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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (39% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps (54% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.86% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.062% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (86% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (78% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (76% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
      • 0.55% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.55% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.062% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Axles
      • 0.062% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.062% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust system (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (56% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.68% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Joints (75% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.31% fail on Spare wheel (13 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Carrier (16 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Cabs
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
  • 10% fail on Visibility (54% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.43% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.062% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Spark ignition (29% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.062% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.062% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.062% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.062% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.68% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (81% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.37% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.062% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.062% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Valves
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth (79% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (34% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.062% fail on Power steering
      • 0.062% fail on Operation
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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