2020 Vauxhall Corsa E Elite NAV Electric · AP69 FKF

A light usage profile and generally compliant roadworthiness picture emerge across the available test history, anchored by a low annual mileage and a single failure event now three years behind the vehicle. The most recent assessment on 11 September 2025 was a pass, with only minor advisories logged for child seats obstructing adult belt inspection on both rear positions and slight perishing noted on the offside rear tyre. Before that, the September 2024 test passed with no advisories or failures recorded at all, suggesting stable mechanical condition in the intervening year. The only blemish on the record is the 15 September 2023 test, where the vehicle failed on both headlamp aim settings being too high and two major tyre defects – a nearside front sidewall cut reaching the ply or cords and a nearside rear tread cut of similar depth. A retest on the same date returned a pass, with just an advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to its legal limit on the edge. The overall trajectory is therefore one of a single isolated failure cluster in September 2023 followed by two clean passes, though the recurring presence of tyre-related advisories across more than one test indicates the rubber is an item worth monitoring rather than dismissing. Against a six-year age, the recorded 17,201 miles equates to roughly 2,867 miles annually, which is substantially below typical expectations for a vehicle of its vintage and usage category. The two recorded MOTs prior to 2025 sit at 2023 and 2024, with no tests before that, consistent with the car not yet being three years old at its first test – MOT exemption applies in its first three years, so the absence of earlier records is routine rather than a gap. The mileage progression itself cannot be cross-checked between individual tests from the data supplied, but the low overall accumulation implies reduced mechanical wear on friction items, drivetrain components, and suspension parts. That said, low annual mileage can also mask issues arising from prolonged standing periods, such as brake disc corrosion, dry rubber seals, or stagnant brake fluid, even though no such items have yet been flagged by the tester. For a prospective buyer, the priority items to examine on a physical inspection and test drive centre on the tyres, lighting, and any latent brake or suspension wear consistent with low usage. Given the September 2023 failure for both headlamp aim settings being too high, confirm that the headlamp levelling mechanism operates correctly and that the beam pattern sits within tolerance – a simple check on a level surface at night against a wall will reveal any drift. The repeated tyre advisories, particularly the offside front wearing on its edge in 2023 and the slight perishing on the offside rear in 2025, warrant close scrutiny of all four tyres for age-related cracking, uneven shoulder wear, sidewall integrity, and DOT date stamps, with replacement likely due soon if the originals remain fitted. On the test drive, listen for any brake shudder or vibration through the pedal that would suggest corroded discs from extended low-speed use, and feel for any pulling, knocking from the suspension over uneven surfaces, or stiff steering that could indicate seized components from underuse rather than wear. Finally, it is worth confirming the resolution of every major and minor defect recorded at the 2023 failure before committing to purchase. The two major tyre cuts on the nearside front sidewall and nearside rear tread were serious safety items, so verify that replacement tyres were fitted and that the current set is in good condition throughout. Ask for any documentation relating to headlamp alignment following the September 2023 failure, as both beams required adjustment on that occasion. Beyond the flagged components, a general check of brake fluid age, coolant condition, and 12V battery health is sensible on any low-mileage car, given the reduced charging cycles typical of short, infrequent journeys. Subjectively, listen on the test drive for any suspension clonks over speed bumps, brake squeal or binding on first application, and any pulling under braking that might suggest a seized caliper from disuse, all of which would be consistent with the low recorded usage profile.