1994 · 30 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1994 Vauxhall Corsa MOT pass rate and common faults

120 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 120 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.8%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.5%
  6. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.5%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.7%
  2. Brakes15.0%
  3. Lights & electrics14.2%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  7. Steering4.2%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 1994 Vauxhall Corsa?

In 2024, 68.3% of 1994 Vauxhall Corsa cars passed their MOT first time, across 120 tests. The average for all 30-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1994 Vauxhall Corsa?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake imbalance: across an axle; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 1994 Vauxhall Corsa reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).