Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2003
47.1% pass rate
from 16,396 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (64% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (81% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (10% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Sub-frames (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Sub-frame (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.098% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.055% fail on Axles (66% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Axle
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (78% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 19% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 14% fail on Brake performance (82% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (63% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0061% fail on Rod
        • 0.0061% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0061% fail on Brake slack adjuster
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (20% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.024% fail on Brake drums
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (91% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.073% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.055% fail on Valves
      • 0.043% fail on Servos (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (88% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control (96% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.067% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.049% fail on Servos
      • 0.0061% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0061% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Valves
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0061% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.0061% fail on Other braking system component
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Belts
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust system (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Fuel system (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on System (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0061% fail on Tank
    • 0.27% fail on Integral vehicle structure (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.061% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.25% fail on Seats
      • 0.18% fail on Passenger's seat (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.061% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0061% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Doors (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door (85% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door (78% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (91% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Catch
        • 0.0061% fail on Hinge
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door (84% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition (84% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
    • 0.0061% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0061% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0061% fail on Load security
      • 0.0061% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0061% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0061% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0061% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0061% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0061% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps (9.0% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (14% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
      • 0.0061% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0061% fail on Arm
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Battery(ies) (78% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.037% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0061% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.043% fail on Hazard warning (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Switch (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0061% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0061% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 11% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.24% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.24% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.055% fail on Bonnet (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Driver's view (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 7.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (18% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Emissions not tested (69% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment (81% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.0061% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0061% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.66% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (47% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on NOx sensor (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.0061% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0061% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Engine oil leaks (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0061% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0061% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0061% fail on Undertray
  • 7.2% fail on Steering (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Steering linkage components (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drag link end (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Steering arm (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Other components (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0061% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0061% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.90% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.043% fail on Operation
    • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering column (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Universal joint (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Power steering (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation (80% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering shaft
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Size/type (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (24% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition (33% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Prescribed areas (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
      • 0.018% fail on Pre-tensioners (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates (25% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.0061% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0061% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0061% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0061% fail on Doors
      • 0.0061% fail on Emergency exits

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