Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.0% pass rate
from 19,577 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Ball joint (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint dust cover (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm (37% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Sub-frame (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0051% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.63% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.077% fail on Other suspension component (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Macpherson strut (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.046% fail on Axles (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Axle
      • 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Stub axle
  • 19% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (80% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
        • 0.010% fail on Brake slack adjuster
        • 0.0051% fail on Rod
        • 0.0051% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.0051% fail on Pivot
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (36% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.020% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.65% fail on Parking brake control (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Lever (43% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (35% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.0051% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.056% fail on Brake fluid (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Servos
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
      • 0.020% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.0051% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0051% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0051% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0051% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp levelling device (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type (12% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Side repeaters (31% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Horn (95% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.020% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Switch (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0051% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.32% fail on Prop shafts (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust system (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Fuel system (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.072% fail on Hose (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Tank (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Seats (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.092% fail on Panel
      • 0.0051% fail on Body condition
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (54% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Catch
        • 0.0051% fail on Hinge
      • 0.041% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Door condition (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition (94% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.046% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.031% fail on Cabs
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Visibility (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on View to rear (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window
    • 0.097% fail on Bonnet (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.2% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (45% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Size/type (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition (11% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.020% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0051% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.092% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Emissions not tested (68% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Oxygen sensor
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0051% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering linkage components (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
        • 0.026% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.010% fail on Steering component
      • 0.026% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.026% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0051% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0051% fail on Lock stop
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Steering box
    • 0.85% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.82% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Steering coupling (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Universal joint (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Operation (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Other components
    • 0.0051% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.0051% fail on Head bearings
    • 0.0051% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (16% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Prescribed areas (57% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
      • 0.010% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.52% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0051% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.0051% fail on Hubs
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.010% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0051% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.010% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.010% fail on Speedometer

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