Vauxhall Corsa
MOT data from 1,196,303 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 77.2%. Average mileage at test: 72,346 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 46,405 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 33,476 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 26,593 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 24,023 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23,563 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 21,722 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 21,388 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 20,248 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 20,204 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19,793 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 1,072,403 | 77.4% |
| Diesel | 123,798 | 75.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 174 | 86.8% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1994 | 347 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1995 | 497 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, exhaust system leaking or insecure, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 1996 | 777 | 75.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 1997 | 1,568 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, lamp not securely attached | |||
| 1998 | 2,065 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 2,266 | 76.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2000 | 1,748 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2001 | 5,358 | 68.1% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2002 | 8,111 | 68.6% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 12,527 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2004 | 15,414 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 19,355 | 68.7% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 27,985 | 69.1% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 54,427 | 72.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 71,984 | 73.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 78,332 | 73.9% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2010 | 82,173 | 74.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 91,212 | 76% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2012 | 109,093 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 106,625 | 77.2% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 109,692 | 76.2% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 2015 | 117,444 | 78.9% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 2016 | 97,807 | 81% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2017 | 66,786 | 82.9% | |
| Top failures: steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | |||
| 2018 | 63,087 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2019 | 48,905 | 88.5% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 324 | 87.7% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | |||
| 2021 | 187 | 96.3% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade defective, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a seat belt webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
35,378 mi
Median
47,210 mi
75th percentile
62,621 mi
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