Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 1999
56.5% pass rate
from 2,080 tests in 2021
(8.4% worse than other 1999 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.096% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.43% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.048% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Axles
      • 0.096% fail on Axle
    • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (77% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.096% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.096% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.096% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Transmission (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.048% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.24% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.096% fail on Hose
      • 0.096% fail on Pipe
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
      • 0.048% fail on Panel
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
    • 0.14% fail on Cabs
      • 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.096% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Doors
      • 0.048% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.24% fail on View to rear
      • 0.24% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.91% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (61% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Cable (11 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rod
        • 0.048% fail on Linkage
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.91% fail on Load sensing valves (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Rigid brake pipes (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.14% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.096% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (16 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (90% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (89% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.096% fail on Servos
    • 0.096% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.67% fail on Condition
      • 0.14% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end (60% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.048% fail on Steering play
      • 0.048% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.096% fail on Condition
    • 0.096% fail on Attachment
  • 0.048% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.048% fail on Speedometer

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