2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin Edition Turbo 1.2L Petrol · CF21 OTD

The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 March 2026 at 46,824 miles, returned a pass, but the advisory notice reveals active deterioration in the braking system and a compromised rear tyre. Both front brake discs were flagged as worn, though not excessively, and both inner front brake pads were recorded as wearing thin. The nearside rear tyre had a nail in the tread, and the offside rear tyre was noted as cracking or perishing. These are not historical issues; they are live defects requiring immediate attention. The maintenance trend is stable in terms of passing the annual test, but the March 2026 advisories point to consumable wear that has been allowed to progress without proactive replacement. The vehicle has covered 46,824 miles over five years, averaging roughly 9,365 miles annually. This is a typical mileage profile for a small hatchback of this age. The record shows a clear progression from 32,996 miles in May 2024 to 40,299 miles in March 2025, an increase of 7,303 miles in ten months, followed by a further 6,525 miles to the March 2026 test. There are no alarming gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage. The data is consistent and suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. A buyer should inspect the front braking components in detail. Worn discs and thin inner pads at the same test suggest the system has been running close to wear limits for some time. The rear tyres, both original 2021 fitments, are showing age-related deterioration. Cracking and perishing indicate the rubber has hardened and lost flexibility, regardless of remaining tread depth. Both rear tyres should be replaced as a pair. The nail in the nearside rear tyre may have caused internal damage or a slow puncture that a simple plug repair will not reliably resolve. The windscreen damage noted in the March 2025 test at 40,299 miles was assessed as not affecting the driver's view, but a buyer should verify whether that chip or crack has since spread. The failed May 2024 test for an ineffective nearside wiper was rectified the same day, suggesting a straightforward blade replacement. No structural corrosion, suspension faults, or exhaust emissions failures appear in the record. The vehicle's mechanical history is largely unremarkable beyond the brake and tyre wear flagged in the most recent test.