Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2000
52.3% pass rate
from 2,982 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Coil springs (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wheel bearings (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.80% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.47% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.34% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Axles
      • 0.067% fail on Axle
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.034% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Transmission (94% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Drive shafts (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.17% fail on Joints
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (64% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (60% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (61% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (82% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (80% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system (100% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.30% fail on Pipe
      • 0.27% fail on Tank
      • 0.067% fail on Hose
    • 0.44% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Other body component
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.034% fail on Body condition
      • 0.034% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.30% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.034% fail on Load security
      • 0.034% fail on Loading door
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (58% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.034% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.034% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.034% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.5% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (29% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% better than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.034% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Lever
        • 0.034% fail on Linkage
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (61% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Load sensing valves (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.23% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.067% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.034% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (50% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (81% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (90% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack (90% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Steering play
      • 0.067% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.067% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.034% fail on Power steering
      • 0.034% fail on Operation
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pre-tensioners (18 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment
      • 0.067% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
    • 0.034% fail on Attachment
  • 0.034% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.034% fail on Speedometer

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