Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2006
47.3% pass rate
from 31,660 tests in 2021
(23% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (85% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0095% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0032% fail on Anchor bracket
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0095% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (10% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Suspension arm (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Sub-frames (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Macpherson strut (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.041% fail on Axles (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Axle
    • 0.0032% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0032% fail on Operation
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamps (14% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (12% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0032% fail on Switch
      • 0.0095% fail on Semaphore (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.79% fail on Electrical equipment (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Battery(ies) (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
      • 0.063% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0063% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hazard warning (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Switch (54% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0032% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0032% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0032% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 17% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0032% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (17% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0032% fail on Pivot
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.016% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake control (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Lever (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Electronic stability control (97% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.092% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0095% fail on Other components
      • 0.0095% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0032% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0032% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.0032% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0095% fail on Air and vacuum systems (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Servos
      • 0.0032% fail on Leaks
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0063% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (74% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on System (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on Tank (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Body (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.0095% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.27% fail on Doors (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door (50% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition (55% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0063% fail on Catch
      • 0.035% fail on Other passenger's door (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Door condition (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0095% fail on Catch
    • 0.25% fail on Seats (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Sub-frame (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Sub-frame condition (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.0032% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.082% fail on Chassis (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Chassis condition (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0095% fail on Other boot lid component
      • 0.0063% fail on Boot lid condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Floor
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Load security
      • 0.0095% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0063% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.0032% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0095% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0063% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0032% fail on Mounting fixings
  • 9.6% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0063% fail on Window
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (32% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0063% fail on Emission control equipment (85% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.0063% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.54% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (78% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0032% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0032% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0032% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Other leaks (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0095% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0095% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0095% fail on Undertray
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 5.5% fail on Steering (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.057% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.032% fail on Other components (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0095% fail on Steering component
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0032% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0032% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0032% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Steering play (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Universal joint (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Power steering (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Operation (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other components (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0032% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.038% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0032% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.85% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0063% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.32% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.0063% fail on Airbags (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.0063% fail on Drivers airbag (82% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0063% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.019% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.019% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0032% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0032% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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