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Vauxhall Corsa E SE Premium (2022)

436 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Corsa E SE Premium

CarHunch analysed 436 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E SE Premium. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E SE Premium is fractionally more reliable than the UK average, with an 80.5% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.9% of vehicles tested. This is a low-risk proposition from a safety standpoint.

At nearly 24,000 miles on average, these cars show typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.18 per vehicle suggests the Corsa is holding up well in real-world use. Most issues flagged are minor advisories rather than failures, so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and fluid condition will catch the handful of problems that typically emerge at this mileage.

Average reliability In line with UK average
80.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
21,233
typical mileage
13,100–31,242 middle half
3.9%
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 Corsa E SE Premium

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 Corsa E SE Premium 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.

13,100
low mileage
21,233
typical
31,242
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E SE Premium vehicles fall between 13,100 and 31,242 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
0.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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