2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

291 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements8.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.1%
    12 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes39.5%
  2. Lights & electrics34.4%
  3. Suspension30.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.7%
  5. Tyres12.7%
  6. Body & chassis11.0%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

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 1.6mm22.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.7%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 Corsavan?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2006 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 291 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

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

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

Is the 2006 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).