2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Elite NAV Turbo A 1.2L Petrol · BN20 JYL

The most recent MOT, conducted on 12 August 2025 at 45,958 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects. This is a significant improvement over the two prior tests and points to a resolving maintenance trend. The vehicle had previously failed on brake components and accumulated minor advisories, yet the latest record suggests those items have been addressed. The current certificate is valid until August 2026, but given the date today, 17 June 2026, the test is now nearly ten months old. A buyer should not rely solely on that clean result as proof of present-day condition. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. The car covered 10,239 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, then 10,239 miles again between August 2024 and August 2025, arriving at 45,958 miles. That annual rate of roughly 10,200 miles sits above the typical 7,660 miles per year implied by the vehicle's age. Higher annual mileage accelerates wear on consumables, meaning brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension bushes may have experienced more stress than a lower-mileage equivalent. No anomalous gaps or sudden drops appear in the record, so the odometer reading appears credible. The 2023 test at 24,674 miles flagged worn and pitted front and rear brake discs alongside thin front brake pads. The 2024 test at 35,719 miles showed no new brake-related defects, and the 2025 test was entirely clean. This progression implies the braking system was overhauled between mid-2023 and mid-2024. A buyer should still inspect the front and rear brake discs for lipping, scoring, and thickness variation, and check pad remaining life, particularly given the higher-than-average mileage accumulation since the last test. The nearside rear child seat obstruction noted in both 2023 and 2024 prevented full inspection of the adult seatbelt; a buyer should remove any child seat and verify the belt retracts, locks, and shows no fraying. The 2024 advisory regarding a damaged window not affecting the driver's view remains worth checking. Inspect the glass for cracks or chips that may have propagated over the past twenty-two months. Beyond the flagged items, a physical inspection should cover suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links for play or corrosion, as higher-mileage use can degrade these components. The exhaust system should be examined for leaks or deterioration, and a road test should confirm no binding calipers, pulling under brake, or uneven tyre wear indicative of tracking or suspension issues.