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Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.5% pass rate
from 1,079 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 1997 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.19% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.093% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.46% fail on Horn
      • 0.093% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.93% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.93% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Coil springs (99% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Coil spring (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (51% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Axles
      • 0.093% fail on Axle
    • 0.093% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Visibility (62% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Washers (100% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.37% fail on View to rear
      • 0.37% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.093% fail on Driver's view
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Exhaust system (65% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.46% fail on Seats
      • 0.28% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (84% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Floor
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.093% fail on Tank
    • 0.19% fail on Doors
      • 0.093% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
      • 0.093% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Cabs
      • 0.19% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.093% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Panel
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.093% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (71% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Cable (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.093% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.093% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes (69% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Load sensing valves (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.37% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.093% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.093% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.46% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.093% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.093% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (85% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Condition
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.46% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (52% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Power steering
      • 0.093% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.093% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates

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