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Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2012
61.9% pass rate
from 80,902 tests in 2021
(28% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp levelling device (28% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (22% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (12% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (12% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (26% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0049% fail on Switch
      • 0.0025% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0025% fail on Arm
    • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Reversing lamps (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.41% fail on Electrical equipment (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies) (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Switch
      • 0.0012% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0012% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.082% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0025% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Hazard warning (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0025% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0025% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension (45% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 9.9% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 9.9% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Mounting (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0012% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0012% fail on Spring saddle
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0087% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Anti-roll bars (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (27% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (26% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Anti-roll bar (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.55% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Suspension rods (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0049% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0049% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0025% fail on Axles (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Axle
      • 0.0012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 8.0% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.10% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0087% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (9.9% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (15% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (15% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking brake performance (15% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.084% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (13% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (10% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs (10% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Cable (83% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0012% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0012% fail on Pivot
    • 0.69% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Parking brake control (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Electronic stability control (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Hydraulic systems (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Brake fluid (83% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0087% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0037% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0037% fail on Valves
    • 0.063% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Servos (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0012% fail on Operation
      • 0.0012% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
    • 0.0012% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0012% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0025% fail on Window
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0037% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0099% fail on Bonnet (85% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres (13% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type (60% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0062% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0037% fail on Other emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0025% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0025% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0087% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.52% fail on Compression ignition (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (19% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0025% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0012% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.0074% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0037% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0037% fail on Undertray
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (6.2% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (37% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0012% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0012% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0062% fail on Prop shafts (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Doors (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Catch
        • 0.0012% fail on Hinge
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Hinge
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Fuel system (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.0049% fail on Hose
      • 0.0049% fail on System
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.047% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
      • 0.0025% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0012% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.049% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0012% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0012% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Chassis condition (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Load security
      • 0.0025% fail on Access panel
      • 0.0012% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0012% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0012% fail on Loading door
    • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Undertray (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0012% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0012% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0012% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 0.72% fail on Steering (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Steering linkage components (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Track rod end (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0062% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
        • 0.0025% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.099% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0012% fail on Operation
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.0012% fail on Rams
      • 0.0012% fail on Other components
    • 0.011% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0087% fail on Electronic power steering (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0037% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0025% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0012% fail on Steering lock
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0062% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0062% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0025% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0099% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0062% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0037% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0037% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0037% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
      • 0.0012% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.0025% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0012% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.0012% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0012% fail on Speed limiter plate
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