2022 Vauxhall Corsa E — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,219 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and suspension. Its pass rate of 86.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.7% | 69 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.6% | 68 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.1% | 62 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 23 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 13 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 69 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 30 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 21 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.0% | 329 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.2% | 100 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.0% | 61 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 51 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 40 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.1% | 26 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 910 | 11.8% |
| 30-60k | 287 | 17.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 1,170 | 13.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa E
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (5.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Suspension (5.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Es pass their MOT?
86.8% of the 1,219 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E?
Tyres, recorded in 5.7% of tests, followed by visibility (5.6%).
Does the 2022 Corsa E get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.8% in the 0-30k band to 17.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,219 MOT tests. 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.