Comparison · small hatchbacks
Vauxhall Corsa vs Honda Jazz: which is more reliable?
The Honda Jazz does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 92 for the Vauxhall Corsa, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 1,176,986 real MOT tests in 2024.
Vauxhall Corsa
Honda Jazz
By age
MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).
| Age at test | Vauxhall Corsa | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 96Below average | 107Above average |
| 6–9 years | 92Below average | 112Well above average |
| 10–14 years | 90Well below average | 118Well above average |
| 15+ years | 91Well below average | 100About average |
Year by year
Share that passed first time, same registration year.
| Year | Vauxhall Corsa | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.3% | 93.4% |
| 2020 | 81.8% | 92.4% |
| 2019 | 81.1% | 91.6% |
| 2018 | 78.2% | 89.4% |
| 2017 | 73.8% | 88.5% |
| 2016 | 70.3% | 87.8% |
| 2015 | 66.4% | 85.0% |
| 2014 | 58.1% | 82.1% |
| 2013 | 59.8% | 80.1% |
| 2012 | 59.4% | 76.6% |
| 2011 | 58.4% | 74.4% |
| 2010 | 55.7% | 68.8% |
| 2009 | 54.4% | 65.8% |
| 2008 | 53.3% | 57.0% |
| 2007 | 52.6% | 55.5% |
| 2006 | 49.5% | 55.0% |
| 2005 | 48.9% | 53.7% |
| 2004 | 49.9% | 53.6% |
| 2003 | 49.6% | 53.8% |
| 2002 | 50.6% | 53.6% |
Problem areas
Failure items per 100 tests.
| Area | Vauxhall Corsa | Honda Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Lights & electrics | 20.7 | 14.6 |
| Brakes | 10.2 | 13.2 |
| Suspension | 14.9 | 8.3 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 7.2 | 5.7 |
| Tyres | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| Emissions & leaks | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Body & chassis | 4.8 | 2.6 |
| Steering | 4.9 | 0.8 |
Vauxhall Corsa: top failures
Honda Jazz: top failures
Questions
Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Corsa or the Honda Jazz?
The Honda Jazz does better at the MOT, with a score of 109 against 92 for the Vauxhall Corsa, comparing each with cars of the same age.
Which years of the Vauxhall Corsa and Honda Jazz can be compared?
Both were tested for 20 registration years (2002–2021). The Vauxhall Corsa had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Honda Jazz in 20.
What fails most on each?
Vauxhall Corsa: coil spring: fractured or broken; stop lamp: not working. Honda Jazz: position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.