Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results
Registered in 201678.3% pass rate
from 77,438 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.
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8.8% fail on
Visibility
(120% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Washers (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.052% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0026% fail on Window
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0.043% fail on
View to rear
- 0.043% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0052% fail on Driver's view
- 0.0026% fail on Bonnet (85% better than other 2016 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Brakes
(46% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(14% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads (14% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake linings
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0.68% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(43% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs (43% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Brake drums
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0.021% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.015% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Cable
- 0.0026% fail on Brake slack adjuster (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(14% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brake performance
(62% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Service brake performance
(79% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
(80% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0065% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0039% fail on Service brake performance
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0.72% fail on
Rbt
(80% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(47% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.15% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(89% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(95% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.0026% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.0026% fail on
Plate brake tester (sp)
- 0.0026% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.15% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(95% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.093% fail on
Rbt
- 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.0065% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0026% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0013% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.093% fail on
Rbt
- 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested (44% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.73% fail on
Service brake performance
(79% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake control
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.38% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.0090% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.052% fail on Flexible brake hoses (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.030% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Reservoirs
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0.025% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0052% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.0077% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.0077% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Rigid brake pipes (83% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0013% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0013% fail on Leaks
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1.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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4.0% fail on
Suspension
(94% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Springs
(180% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
(180% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Mounting
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3.2% fail on
Coil springs
(180% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Macpherson strut
(8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0065% fail on Ball joint (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.083% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(59% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0039% fail on Linkage (79% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0039% fail on Ball joint (82% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Anti-roll bar
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0.0090% fail on
Other suspension component
(63% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0026% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0026% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0013% fail on Ball joint
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0.0052% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0013% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0039% fail on
Axles
(88% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Axle
- 0.0013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.0039% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0026% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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3.2% fail on
Springs
(180% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Tyres
(16% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth
- 1.5% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Size/type
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3.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(12% better than other 2016 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(16% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.81% fail on
Headlamps
(12% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Headlamp (24% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device (55% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.33% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Direction indicators
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Flashing type
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on All direction indicators
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0.12% fail on
Flashing type
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(37% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(37% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp (36% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(37% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.088% fail on
Reversing lamps
(92% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Reversing lamps (92% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0026% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.066% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.056% fail on Horn
- 0.0090% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.0026% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.027% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.026% fail on Position lamp
- 0.0013% fail on All position lamps
- 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.0013% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(16% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(28% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.00% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.071% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.0026% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0026% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.0013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.067% fail on
Compression ignition
(80% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0052% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (92% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.0026% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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1.00% fail on
Spark ignition
(110% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Fluid leaks
(66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.0013% fail on Other leaks
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(31% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(80% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Seat belts
(33% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0039% fail on Requirements
- 0.0039% fail on Pre-tensioners (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0013% fail on Attachment
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0.0077% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0077% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.46% fail on
Steering
(70% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Steering linkage components
(97% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.0039% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0026% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0013% fail on Drag link end
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0.0013% fail on
Other components
- 0.0013% fail on Steering linkage
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0.019% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.018% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0013% fail on Operation
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0.0065% fail on
Power steering
- 0.0065% fail on Operation
- 0.0039% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0026% fail on Steering column
- 0.0013% fail on Steering wheel
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0.0013% fail on
Steering play
- 0.0013% fail on Steering rack
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0.43% fail on
Steering linkage components
(97% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(49% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Transmission
(77% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Bumpers
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0.036% fail on
Seats
- 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.032% fail on
Body
- 0.028% fail on Other body component
- 0.0039% fail on Panel
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0.026% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0039% fail on Tank
- 0.0013% fail on Pipe
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0.019% fail on
Doors
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0.013% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.0039% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.0039% fail on Door condition
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0.0026% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0026% fail on Door condition
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0.013% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.0052% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0052% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.0039% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.0026% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.0013% fail on Bracket
- 0.0026% fail on Undertray
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0.0013% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.0013% fail on Strengthening plate
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0.0013% fail on
Chassis
- 0.0013% fail on Chassis condition
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0.0013% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0013% fail on Towbar condition
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0.0013% fail on
Load security
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0.0013% fail on
Tailgate
- 0.0013% fail on Other tailgate component
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0.0013% fail on
Tailgate
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0.13% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(40% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Registration plates (39% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Road Wheels
(38% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.097% fail on Attachment (30% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.0052% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
- 0.0013% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review
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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.