Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2017
80.6% pass rate
from 52,652 tests in 2021
(52% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Visibility (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0038% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass (59% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Windscreen (61% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Window
    • 0.0038% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0038% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (67% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.43% fail on Brake discs and drums (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0019% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.90% fail on Brake performance (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (86% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (86% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0057% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0057% fail on Service brake imbalance (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.011% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.58% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0076% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0038% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
      • 0.0019% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0019% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.0019% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0019% fail on Servos
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.8% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (14% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (15% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.18% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0019% fail on Switch
    • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.034% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.025% fail on Horn
      • 0.0057% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0038% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.025% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0019% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0019% fail on Switch
    • 0.0076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Coil spring (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0057% fail on Mounting
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage ball joints (82% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0057% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0019% fail on Linkage
    • 0.0095% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0057% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0019% fail on Axles
      • 0.0019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0019% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0019% fail on Suspension unit
  • 0.94% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Catalyst emissions (35% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0038% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0038% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.055% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.019% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0019% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.44% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (86% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (95% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0038% fail on Requirements
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (80% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0095% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0095% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Transmission (57% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0019% fail on Joints
    • 0.042% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0019% fail on Tank
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers (98% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0038% fail on Panel
    • 0.025% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0038% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0038% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0038% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0019% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0019% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0038% fail on Doors (89% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0038% fail on Door condition
  • 0.17% fail on Steering
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (37% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (45% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0019% fail on Other components
        • 0.0019% fail on Steering component
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0038% fail on Operation
    • 0.0057% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0038% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0038% fail on Operation
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0038% fail on Steering column
  • 0.099% fail on Road Wheels (38% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.097% fail on Identification of the vehicle (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Registration plates (53% better than other 2017 cars)
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