2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,076 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 89.7% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.1% | 148 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 78 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 68 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 25 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 20 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 159 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 30 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 19 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 18 |
| 6 | Washers | 16 |
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 | 21.3% | 443 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 231 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.7% | 98 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 65 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 23 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.7% | 14 |
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 | 1,662 | 8.6% |
| 30-60k | 394 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 1,982 | 10.5% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Corsa Elite Turbo Auto
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.1% 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.
- Tyres (3.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Elite Turbo Autos pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 2,076 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Turbo Auto?
Visibility, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by tyres (3.8%).
Does the 2022 Corsa Elite Turbo Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.6% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,076 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.