2021 Vauxhall Crossland Griffin Turbo 1.2L Petrol · AO71 BVR

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 12 August 2025. While the latest inspection resulted in no recorded defects, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. This suggests that while faults were present that triggered the failures, the owner rectified them prior to the retest. The overall mechanical condition appears stable, though the history of failures indicates a reactive rather than proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 14,303 miles and the August 2025 test at 18,532 miles, the car covered only 4,229 miles. This low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though such low-mileage operation often leads to secondary issues such as brake disc corrosion or perished rubber suspension components if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer must investigate the specific faults that caused the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the record provided shows these occurred just days before the passes without detailing the mechanical cause. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on pitting on the brake rotors and seized calipers, which are common in cars used infrequently. Additionally, check the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking, as rubber often degrades before the tread wears out on low-use vehicles.