2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

17,157 MOT tests in 2024. 49.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time49.5%
Failed or needed repairs50.5%
Typical mileage at test83,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,157 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.3%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.6%
  2. Brakes27.1%
  3. Suspension25.3%
  4. Body & chassis18.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  7. Tyres10.2%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases13.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 49.5% of 2006 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,157 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).