Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results
Registered in 201160.1% pass rate
from 68,385 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(53% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Headlamps
(89% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0088% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.0029% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (95% better than other 2011 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
(16% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (9.4% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
(11% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(11% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on All direction indicators (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Switch
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
(11% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Electrical equipment
(99% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Horn (91% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.32% fail on
Reversing lamps
(39% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.26% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Switch
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0.0029% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0029% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.26% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.10% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0073% fail on All position lamps
- 0.0044% fail on Switch
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0.019% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.0073% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors (71% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0088% fail on
Hazard warning
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Switch (87% better than other 2011 cars)
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15% fail on
Suspension
(31% worse than other 2011 cars)
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10% fail on
Springs
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
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10% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 10% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Mounting (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
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10% fail on
Coil springs
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Suspension arms
(73% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Suspension arm (47% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.94% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Linkage (85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Anti-roll bar (78% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0029% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
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0.60% fail on
Sub-frames
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0015% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0015% fail on Ball joint
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0.59% fail on
Macpherson strut
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (37% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.076% fail on
Other suspension component
(60% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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0.0044% fail on
Axles
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (97% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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0.0029% fail on
Suspension rods
(93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0015% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.0015% fail on Suspension unit
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10% fail on
Springs
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.9% fail on
Brakes
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(15% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(42% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Rbt
(39% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.086% fail on
Plate brake tester
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.010% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0015% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.2% fail on
Rbt
(39% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0073% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.0029% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(190% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(31% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (27% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake performance
(32% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0044% fail on
Plate brake tester
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0029% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.39% fail on
Rbt
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested (40% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
(42% worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(17% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Brake linings
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1.2% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(11% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Brake discs (11% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Brake drums
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0.045% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(39% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Cable (52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Lever
- 0.0015% fail on Rod
- 0.0015% fail on Brake slack adjuster
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Hand lever (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake control
(33% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Lever (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.18% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Electronic stability control (99% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake fluid (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0073% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0015% fail on Valves
- 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.066% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(33% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (72% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Leaks
- 0.0015% fail on Operation
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0.0088% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0073% fail on Other components
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0.0015% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0015% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.0015% fail on Load sensing valves
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(15% worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.2% fail on
Visibility
(30% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Washers (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0029% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.066% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.064% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0015% fail on Window
- 0.019% fail on Driver's view
- 0.013% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2011 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
(12% better than other 2011 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth (8.9% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Size/type (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Emission control equipment
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0058% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Compression ignition
(38% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (46% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.010% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.0073% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0029% fail on Particulate filter
- 0.0015% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0015% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.0015% fail on Other emission control equipment
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4.4% fail on
Spark ignition
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Fluid leaks
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Other leaks
- 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.0044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.0088% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0058% fail on Undertray
- 0.0029% fail on Sound deadening material
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(110% worse than other 2011 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Transmission
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Drive shafts
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Drive shaft
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0.019% fail on
Prop shafts
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Halfshafts
- 0.0015% fail on Belts
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0.52% fail on
Drive shafts
(57% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Doors
(180% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Front passenger's door
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0044% fail on Catch
- 0.0015% fail on Hinge
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0.14% fail on
Driver's door
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Other passenger's door
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Door condition (68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Front passenger's door
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Seats
(190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Driver's seat (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
(37% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Pipe (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Tank
- 0.0015% fail on Hose
- 0.0015% fail on System
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0.061% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(89% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Sub-frame
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Sub-frame condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0015% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.050% fail on
Sub-frame
(3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Body
- 0.038% fail on Other body component
- 0.013% fail on Panel
- 0.0029% fail on Mounting fixings
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0.020% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0073% fail on Bracket
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0.016% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.0015% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.012% fail on Undertray (67% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Chassis
- 0.010% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0015% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0015% fail on Towbar condition
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0.0015% fail on
Load security
- 0.0015% fail on Loading door
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1.2% fail on
Steering
(36% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Steering linkage components
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.029% fail on Drag link end
- 0.018% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.0073% fail on
Other components
- 0.0044% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0029% fail on Steering component
- 0.0015% fail on Locking devices
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0.26% fail on
Steering play
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Steering box
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0.24% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.23% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0073% fail on Operation
- 0.035% fail on Steering wheel (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Steering column (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.032% fail on
Steering coupling
(5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Universal joint (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0044% fail on Flexible coupling (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Power steering
(83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Operation (77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0029% fail on Other components (82% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.0088% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0015% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.65% fail on
Steering linkage components
(58% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(30% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.26% fail on Condition
- 0.022% fail on Requirements
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
- 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0088% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0088% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0015% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.30% fail on
Seat belts
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0.40% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.40% fail on Registration plates
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0.21% fail on
Road Wheels
(50% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Attachment (49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.0029% fail on
Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0029% fail on Speedometer
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0.0029% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0029% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review
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Vauxhall Corsa (2006 - 2014)
Solid and decently equipped. Reasonable handling and some frugal engines.