2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,586 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 91.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 154 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 111 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.0% | 103 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 33 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 11 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 169 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 138 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 20 |
| 6 | Washers | 13 |
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 | 20.6% | 532 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.0% | 285 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 108 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 11 |
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 | 2,214 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 361 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 105 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 2,477 | 8.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
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 Ultimate Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 2,586 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.3%).
Does the 2022 Corsa Ultimate Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,586 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.