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Vauxhall Combo E Life SE (2022)

246 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Combo E Life SE

CarHunch analysed 246 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Combo E Life SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Vauxhall Combo-e Life SE is a solid performer at MOT, with an 85.8% first-time pass rate that beats the UK average of 80% — and dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 6.1% of vehicles tested. This electric van clearly starts life in good mechanical order.

At around 15,500 miles median, these vehicles are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains why they average just 0.18 failures per car and 0.7 advisories. If you're buying one, the low failure count is reassuring, but run a full pre-purchase inspection on the charging system and battery condition, since electric drivetrains have different wear patterns than traditional engines.

Generally reliable 5.8% above UK average
85.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
15,494
typical mileage
10,407–23,753 middle half
6.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Combo E Life SE

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Vauxhall Combo E Life SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

10,407
low mileage
15,494
typical
23,753
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Combo E Life SE vehicles fall between 10,407 and 23,753 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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