2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,517 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and suspension. Its pass rate of 86.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 186 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.8% | 120 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.1% | 104 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 86 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.5% | 38 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 114 |
| 2 | Wipers | 109 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 43 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 34 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 30 |
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 | 29.6% | 746 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 187 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 142 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.1% | 104 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.7% | 92 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.9% | 49 |
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 | 1,976 | 11.6% |
| 30-60k | 511 | 22.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 95 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 2,422 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa E Elite
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.4% 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.
- Visibility (4.8% 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.
- Suspension (4.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 E Elites pass their MOT?
86.1% of the 2,517 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by visibility (4.8%).
Does the 2022 Corsa E Elite get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 0-30k band to 22.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,517 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.