Vauxhall Corsa MOT Results

Registered in 2018
83.9% pass rate
from 54,473 tests in 2021
(43% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Corsa is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on View to rear (73% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.028% fail on Condition of glass (65% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Windscreen (65% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0018% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (58% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.38% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0018% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.29% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Reversing lamp switch (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.059% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.059% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.066% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Individual direction indicators (56% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
      • 0.0055% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0018% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0055% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0018% fail on Switch
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (56% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.75% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.19% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.19% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.018% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Cable
        • 0.0037% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Brake performance (97% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (61% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0073% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (14 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0092% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0018% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0055% fail on Other components
    • 0.0037% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0018% fail on Servos
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 0.66% fail on Suspension (85% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.092% fail on Macpherson strut (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pins and bushes (23 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint (28 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Wheel bearings (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0055% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0037% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0092% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0055% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0055% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0037% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0037% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.42% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.39% fail on Spark ignition (49% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Catalyst emissions (37% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.029% fail on Compression ignition (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0037% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0018% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0018% fail on Undertray
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (26% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0018% fail on Attachment
    • 0.053% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0018% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0018% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.040% fail on Transmission
      • 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
      • 0.0018% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0018% fail on Joints
    • 0.029% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.028% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.026% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0018% fail on Panel
    • 0.024% fail on Seats
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0092% fail on Doors
      • 0.0055% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0055% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0018% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0018% fail on Load security
      • 0.0018% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0018% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0018% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0018% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0018% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.011% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0018% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.099% fail on Identification of the vehicle (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Registration plates (59% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.066% fail on Road Wheels (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Attachment
    • 0.011% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2018 cars)
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