2022 Vauxhall Corsa E GS Line Electric · DP22 ADZ

This 2022 Vauxhall Corsa E GS Line presents an essentially clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent test on 21 July 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded against the vehicle. The only other entry in the MOT history is a failure dated 19 July 2025, just two days prior to the pass, which also carries no recorded defects on the official record. This pattern is consistent with a test-day refusal on something minor and easily rectified on site, such as a bulb replacement, a wiped-off number plate, or a screen wash top-up, rather than any structural or mechanical concern. There is no evidence of recurring advisories, corrosion flagged at multiple tests, or progressive deterioration across component groups, which is exactly what one would hope to see on a relatively young, lightly used supermini. With 27,036 miles recorded over four years, the vehicle is averaging roughly 6,759 miles annually, a rate that sits comfortably within the expected range for a modern commuter car of this class. There are no notable gaps in the testing history or sudden jumps in mileage between recorded tests, so there is nothing to suggest extended periods off the road, clock irregularities, or unusually heavy use. Mechanically, this kind of steady, moderate usage tends to be kinder to the drivetrain than very high mileage, but it does mean the vehicle has accumulated enough real-world miles for the consumables and suspension components to have bedded in and begun showing realistic wear rather than remaining in factory-fresh condition. From a buyer perspective, the absence of any recorded advisories is reassuring but it does not remove the need for a physical inspection, particularly given that the Corsa E rides on independent McPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle, both of which use rubber bushes that can deteriorate on cars of this age regardless of mileage. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn strut top mounts or bottom bushes, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel that could point to tie rod or drop link wear. Inspect the rear beam bushes visually for cracking or splitting, and check for uneven tyre wear across the axle, as the rear beam geometry on torsion beam setups is sensitive to bush condition. Brake-related components are worth close attention despite the clean MOT record, as the official test will only flag items once they have reached the legal minimum. On a test drive from a moderate speed, apply the brakes firmly and feel for any judder through the pedal, which would indicate warped front discs, and listen for grinding or scraping that could suggest pads worn close to the metal. The Corsa E uses an electric parking brake actuator on the rear calipers, so confirm that it releases cleanly and applies promptly on hill starts without warning lights remaining on the dashboard. Finally, check the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the front subframe mounting points, brake pipe runs along the chassis, and the area around the rear trailing arm mounts for any surface corrosion that could be the early stages of something more serious, even if it has not yet been flagged on test.