2017 Vauxhall Cascada 1.4L Petrol · A77 ABA

The 2017 Vauxhall Cascada presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 56,430 miles passed with no defects recorded, and every annual examination since 2021 has returned a pass with no advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening faults, recurring mechanical issues, or structural concerns across the available history. Annual mileage averages around 6,270 miles against the car's nine-year age, which is typical use for a convertible of this period. The records show steady accumulation: 32,057 miles in September 2021, rising to 39,647 by September 2022, 46,004 in August 2023, 52,378 in September 2024, and 56,430 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear between tests. The clean sheet across five consecutive examinations suggests the previous owner kept on top of consumables and avoided letting minor wear develop into flagged defects. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished record. The MOT system only captures failures and advisories at the test date, so hidden corrosion in sills, subframes, or suspension mounting points may sit below the pass threshold. Check the coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake discs for age-related fatigue that a visual test might miss on a lightly used car. Given the Cascada's folding roof, examine the hood mechanism, seals, and drain channels for water ingress or wear not covered by MOT criteria. The fault-free history implies careful ownership, but low annual mileage can mask perished rubber and standing moisture damage that a garage test will not always record.