Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results
Registered in 201575.8% pass rate
from 90,185 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.
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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)
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0.064% fail on
View to rear
- 0.062% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0022% fail on Indirect vision devices
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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)
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6.2% fail on
Suspension
(91% worse than other 2015 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.0011% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.0011% fail on Spring saddle
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5.2% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (50% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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0.0055% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0022% fail on Sub-frame
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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)
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0.0033% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0011% fail on Ball joint
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5.2% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Brakes
(28% worse than other 2015 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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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)
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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
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(17% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Brake performance
(24% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.0033% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0033% fail on Service brake performance
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0.83% fail on
Rbt
(38% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.0011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.21% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(69% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.0022% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0022% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(75% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake performance
(23% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.0022% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0022% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt
(23% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested (39% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.0055% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0044% fail on Other components
- 0.0011% fail on Additional braking device
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0.0011% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0011% fail on Leaks
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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4.3% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(4.7% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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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)
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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
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0.17% fail on
Direction indicators
(59% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.17% fail on
Flashing type
(59% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(34% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(33% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.0011% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0011% fail on Switch
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1.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
(16% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.032% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0011% fail on Operation
- 0.0078% fail on Electronic power steering
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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)
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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
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0.0022% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0022% fail on Steering rack
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1.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(46% worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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1.5% fail on
Spark ignition
(140% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.0022% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0022% fail on Undertray
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1.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.016% fail on
Airbags
- 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0011% fail on Passengers airbag
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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)
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0.068% fail on
Transmission
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.0033% fail on
Prop shafts
(86% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.0033% fail on Joints (74% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Doors
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0.030% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.029% fail on Door condition
- 0.0011% fail on Catch
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0.027% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.027% fail on Door condition
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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)
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0.030% fail on
Other passenger's door
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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)
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0.041% fail on
Body
- 0.039% fail on Other body component
- 0.0011% fail on Body condition
- 0.0011% fail on Panel
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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
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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
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0.0055% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0055% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.0022% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0011% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.0011% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0022% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0022% fail on Towbar condition (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.0011% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.0011% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.0011% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.0011% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.0011% fail on
Load security
- 0.0011% fail on Tailgate
- 0.0011% fail on Undertray
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0.19% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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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)
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0.0055% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0033% fail on Anchorages
- 0.0022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.0011% fail on
Buses and coaches supplementary tests
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0.0011% fail on
Doors
- 0.0011% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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0.0011% fail on
Doors
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Vauxhall Corsa (2014 - 2019)
Much improved over previous Corsa, better quality interior with a more upmarket feel, impressive for around town.