Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2007
50.7% pass rate
from 55,168 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0036% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0018% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.0018% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 7.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (52% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Pins and bushes (23% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Sub-frames (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes (93% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Axles (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Axle
      • 0.0018% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.0073% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Other components
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension unit
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0036% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0036% fail on Dipswitch (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (9.6% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (9.5% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Switch
      • 0.0036% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0036% fail on Arm
    • 0.63% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0073% fail on Switch
    • 0.62% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Battery(ies) (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0036% fail on Switch
      • 0.0018% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Switch (60% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0018% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0018% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Joints (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Drive shaft (75% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.013% fail on Belts (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Hinge
        • 0.0054% fail on Catch
      • 0.41% fail on Front passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Hinge
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Catch
    • 0.37% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.28% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Sub-frame condition (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0018% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.100% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seats (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Passenger's seat (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.082% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Panel
      • 0.0054% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0018% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Tank (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on System
      • 0.0018% fail on Hose
    • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.065% fail on Chassis (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Chassis condition (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.024% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray (78% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0018% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0018% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Load security
      • 0.0018% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0018% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Washers (73% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (12% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0036% fail on Window
    • 0.033% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition (53% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (67% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0091% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0073% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0054% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.69% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (24% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0054% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0036% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0018% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0018% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.0018% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 1.3% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0073% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0054% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.8% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (12% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (9.4% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.096% fail on Plate brake tester (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0091% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0018% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (66% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (68% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (56% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (73% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0054% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (79% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.0018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (20% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (25% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (17% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (17% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.076% fail on Lever (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Cable (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0054% fail on Linkage
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Electronic stability control (99% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Lever (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Reservoirs (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Valves (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.0018% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.091% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.036% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
      • 0.0054% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0036% fail on Operation
      • 0.0036% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0018% fail on Valves
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0036% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.0036% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.0036% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.0073% fail on Other components
    • 0.0036% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.0036% fail on Attachment (24 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0018% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (13% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Size/type (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (42% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0091% fail on Drag link end (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Locking devices (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Other components
        • 0.0036% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0018% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0018% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0036% fail on Operation
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Power steering (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Operation (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0054% fail on Other components (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering (62% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0091% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0054% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0054% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0018% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Seat belts (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0036% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.025% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0054% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.59% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.59% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.38% fail on Road Wheels (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment (28% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0036% fail on Hubs
  • 0.020% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Speedometer (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.0091% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0054% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0036% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.0073% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0073% fail on Doors
      • 0.0036% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0036% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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