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Vauxhall CORSA - 1999

154.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1999 is 349.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Vauxhall CORSA, model year 1999. Sample size: 1,069 cars, 4,337 tests and 6,698 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,069 cars

The 1999 Vauxhall Corsa has an overall defect rate of 154 per 100 vehicles, significantly lower than the yearly average of 345 per 100, marking a 55% improvement. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes and steering, with defect rates of 39% and 5% respectively, compared to averages of 153% and 25%. Despite showing increased defects as mileage increases, the Corsa still remains below average in overall defects across all mileage segments. Notably, the standout areas for this model include visibility and lights & electrics, both of which also indicate fewer issues compared to the average.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,069 cars

More model years for Vauxhall CORSA

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Other models from Vauxhall

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 74.4% better
39.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 153.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 80.7% better
5.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.9 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any steering component mounting (a ‘prescribed area’): is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Free play in the steering, measured at the rim of the steering wheel is: excessive
Visibility
▲ 49.2% better
13.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.6 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 61.4% better
28.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 73.0 / 100 tests
  • Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 47.2% better
140.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.9 / 100 tests
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Body/Structure
▲ 31.5% better
52.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.5 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Equipment
▲ 67.7% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 19.2 / 100 tests
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • A seat belt: webbing or flexible stalk significantly stretched or weakened
  • is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
  • Audible warning:
  • An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 58.6% better
23.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 56.5 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
  • Lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer
  • Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
  • Emissions levels exceed default limits
  • Emissions test unable to be completed

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 538 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 552
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 519
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 389
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 351
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 283
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 281
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 273
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 253
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 222
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 209

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 209
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 65
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 55
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 54
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 48