2022 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,067 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.9% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.2% in the 60-90k group versus 8.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 282 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.6% | 188 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.2% | 88 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 62 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 299 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 74 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 58 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 51 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 34 |
| 6 | Washers | 25 |
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 | 20.9% | 849 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 530 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 179 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.1% | 167 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 29 |
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 | 3,054 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 916 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 85 | 21.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 243 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 3,818 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa Turbo
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.9% 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.
- Tyres (4.6% 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.
- Brakes (2.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 Turbos pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 4,067 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by tyres (4.6%).
Does the 2022 Corsa Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 21.2% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,067 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.