Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2016
78.3% pass rate
from 77,438 tests in 2021
(34% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 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)
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0026% fail on Window
    • 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)
  • 4.1% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 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
      • 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
      • 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)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (62% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 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)
        • 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
      • 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)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (89% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 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)
        • 0.0026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0026% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 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)
        • 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
        • 0.0013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.0013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0013% fail on Leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (94% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 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)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 0.0039% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Axle
      • 0.0013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 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
  • 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
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
    • 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)
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.066% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
      • 0.0090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 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
    • 0.0013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 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)
        • 0.0026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0026% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 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
    • 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
  • 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)
    • 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
    • 0.0077% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0077% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.46% fail on Steering (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 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
      • 0.0013% fail on Other components
        • 0.0013% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.019% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0013% fail on Operation
    • 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
    • 0.0013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0013% fail on Steering rack
  • 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)
    • 0.050% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Drive shafts (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Joints (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0039% fail on Panel
    • 0.026% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0039% fail on Tank
      • 0.0013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0026% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0026% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0052% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0052% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0026% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0013% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0013% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0013% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.0013% fail on Load security
      • 0.0013% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0013% fail on Other tailgate component
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 0.0052% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0039% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0013% fail on Anchorages
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