Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate (2022)

110 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate

CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate is a genuinely reliable choice, with a 91.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 4.5% of the cohort. This is a car that handles its MOT without fuss.

At nearly 21,500 miles on average, these vehicles are lightly used, which partly explains the strong performance, but the real story is in the failures: just 0.14 failures per car means most pass cleanly, while 0.6 advisories each suggests minor wear is creeping in as expected. If you're buying one, check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake components, which tend to be the first to flag advisories on this generation.

Generally reliable 11.5% above UK average
91.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
19,487
typical mileage
12,737–26,587 middle half
4.6%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.14
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate

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 Ultimate 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.

12,737
low mileage
19,487
typical
26,587
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate vehicles fall between 12,737 and 26,587 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.14
Avg failures per vehicle
0.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Vauxhall Corsa E Ultimate:

2023