Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2015
75.8% pass rate
from 90,185 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (64% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (84% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0022% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.047% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0022% fail on Window
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0044% fail on Bonnet (78% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Suspension (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0011% fail on Spring saddle
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (92% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover (36% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0033% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Other suspension component (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0011% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0033% fail on Axles (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0011% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (17% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (17% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (34% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs (35% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Lever (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0033% fail on Cable
        • 0.0011% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0011% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (24% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0044% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (23% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (23% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake performance (33% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0089% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0089% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Flexible brake hoses (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0089% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid (68% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0011% fail on Valves
    • 0.012% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0044% fail on Other components
      • 0.0011% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.0011% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0011% fail on Leaks
  • 4.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.7% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (9.9% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (12% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators (37% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0011% fail on Switch
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (33% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Horn (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0011% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0011% fail on Switch
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0011% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0011% fail on Switch
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (8.7% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0033% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0011% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0011% fail on Operation
    • 0.0078% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0044% fail on Steering coupling (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0044% fail on Universal joint (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0033% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0022% fail on Operation
      • 0.0011% fail on Other components
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0022% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions (36% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0100% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0067% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0022% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0011% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.0044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (91% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0067% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0067% fail on Emissions not tested (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0022% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0011% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.0011% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0011% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.0078% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0033% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0011% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0011% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.55% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Exhaust system (35% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0033% fail on Prop shafts (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0033% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0011% fail on Catch
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0078% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0033% fail on Hinge (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Seats (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat (140% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Bumpers (62% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0011% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0011% fail on Panel
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0022% fail on Tank
      • 0.0011% fail on System
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0055% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0055% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0022% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0011% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.0011% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0022% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0022% fail on Towbar condition (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0011% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0011% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0011% fail on Load security
      • 0.0011% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.0011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.0055% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0033% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0011% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0011% fail on Doors
      • 0.0011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages