Vauxhall Corsa (2022)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Corsa

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 12.7% above UK average
92.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,142
typical mileage
12,502–26,971 middle half
4.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa

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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (79%) 100 93.7% 0.14
Electric (16%) 20 90% 0.2
Diesel (6%) 7 85.7% 0.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Vauxhall Corsa 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.

12,502
low mileage
18,142
typical
26,971
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles fall between 12,502 and 26,971 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Vauxhall Corsa

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 14.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 13.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 6.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 6%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 4.5%
    Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
  • 4%
    Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
  • 3.4%
    Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
  • 2.7%
    Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.

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