Vauxhall Corsa: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 5.8% of Vauxhall Corsa MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2003, 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,995 | 7.4% |
| 2001 | 30,851 | 11.4% |
| 2002 | 46,991 | 12.7% |
| 2003 | 69,977 | 13.5% |
| 2004 | 83,264 | 13.3% |
| 2005 | 109,967 | 13.1% |
| 2006 | 151,442 | 12.3% |
| 2008 | 339,977 | 5.4% |
| 2016 | 459,040 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 307,690 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 304,829 | 3.1% |
| 2019 | 196,915 | 2.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.