2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,784 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 92.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.2% | 128 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.2% | 75 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.5% | 63 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 23 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 145 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 105 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 14 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 12 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 9 |
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 | 21.2% | 379 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.2% | 218 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 82 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 62 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 14 |
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 | 1,479 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 290 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa Ultimate Turbo
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.2% 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 (4.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.5% 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 Turbos pass their MOT?
92.1% of the 1,784 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Ultimate Turbo?
Visibility, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.2%).
Does the 2022 Corsa Ultimate Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,784 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.