2020 Vauxhall Crossland 1.2L Petrol · C28 APA

A clean sheet on the most recent test on 4 July 2026, with no advisories or failures recorded, continues a broadly positive roadworthiness trend for this Crossland, but the underlying advisory history reveals a developing brake and tyre condition worth noting. Across four documented MOT tests spanning 2023 to 2026, the vehicle has passed every examination, with the only recorded advisories appearing at the 2024 and 2023 tests. The 2025 and 2026 results both returned clean, suggesting either replacement of the previously flagged components or that wear has not yet reached reportable thresholds. The 2024 entry noted perish-related deterioration on both rear tyres, while the 2023 entry flagged pitting and scoring across all four brake discs along with rear brake pads wearing thin. The complete absence of advisories on the two subsequent tests is a positive indicator, but a prospective buyer should not assume the underlying wear has been fully resolved without physical verification. With a recorded mileage of 42,520 miles over six years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 7,000 miles annually, which is consistent with typical usage for a car of this age and segment. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and no unusual mileage jumps between consecutive tests, indicating continuous use rather than long periods off the road. At this accumulation rate, wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components would be expected to progress steadily rather than accelerate, but the front-end brake disc wear noted in 2023 suggests the braking system has been working reasonably hard relative to mileage, possibly reflecting urban or stop-start driving patterns. Routine replacement intervals for these items at this mileage are entirely normal, and the fact that no further brake-related advisories have appeared suggests the discs and pads may have been renewed since. Given that all four brake discs were flagged for pitting and scoring in 2023, a test drive should include firm brake applications from at least 30 mph to detect any pedal pulsation, vibration through the steering wheel, or uneven deceleration, as these symptoms indicate warped or unevenly worn discs that may have resurfaced rather than replaced. Listen for any grinding, squealing, or binding sensations that could point to worn pads sticking in the caliper carriers or seized slider pins, particularly at low-speed manoeuvres. The rear tyre perishing flagged in 2024 is a common finding on vehicles approaching six years of age due to UV exposure and rubber ageing, so the current tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall cracking, tread depth below 3mm, and even wear patterns indicating correct alignment and inflation. Although the 2025 and 2026 MOT results show no advisories relating to suspension, exhaust, or corrosion, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the underside for any rust on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and suspension arms, as Crosslands of this era can be susceptible to surface corrosion in these areas. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven road surfaces, which could indicate worn wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar bush deterioration. Steering should feel direct with no pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and the clutch action (if manual) should be smooth and progressive without slipping under load. With clean recent tests and moderate mileage, this Crossland presents a reasonable basis for purchase provided the specific brake and tyre items flagged historically are physically verified as having been addressed.