Vauxhall Corsa: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was a recorded failure area in 10.7% of Vauxhall Corsa MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2007, 2008 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,995 | 14.1% |
| 2001 | 30,851 | 16.5% |
| 2002 | 46,991 | 16.3% |
| 2003 | 69,977 | 16.1% |
| 2004 | 83,264 | 15.9% |
| 2005 | 109,967 | 15.6% |
| 2006 | 151,442 | 15.3% |
| 2007 | 270,989 | 17.5% |
| 2008 | 339,977 | 16.7% |
| 2016 | 459,040 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 307,690 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 304,829 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 196,915 | 2.5% |
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.