2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin 1.2L Petrol · CF71 KCV

A clear pattern of tyre wear and sidewall damage dominates the MOT history of this 2021 Vauxhall Corsa Griffin, suggesting the vehicle may have been operated in environments where kerbing, debris, or poor wheel alignment are a regular factor. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, but it carried four advisories, three of which flagged feathering on the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear tyres, with the fronts also noted as having sidewall cuts insufficient to reach the cords but indicative of contact with hard edges. The earlier 2024 test recorded similar cuts on the nearside rear and offside front, showing this is not a one-off occurrence but a recurring issue. The single failure within the record, dated 26 November 2024, was caused by both front wiper blades failing to clear the windscreen effectively, a relatively minor mechanical item that was rectified the same day to secure a pass on the retest. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a five-year-old light commercial-grade supermini, with 36,084 recorded miles equating to roughly 7,217 per year since first registration. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the accumulation between the 2024 and 2025 tests is consistent with normal everyday use. This rate of mileage points to standard wear rates on consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutch material if fitted with a manual transmission, and general suspension bushing fatigue, but nothing outside what would be expected for a vehicle of this age and class. There is no evidence of an unusually low annual figure that might mask component stagnation issues. For a prospective buyer, the primary focus on inspection should be the wheels and tyres. The recurring sidewall cuts and edge feathering warrant a close visual check of all four wheels for fresh scuffing, and a physical inspection of the sidewalls for any bulges or deep gouges that the MOT criteria may not have caught. The pattern of feathering on the front pair specifically suggests a possible tracking or camber issue, so a test drive should include observation of any steering pull to one side or uneven steering wheel return when cornering. It would also be prudent to request a four-wheel alignment check, as the persistence of this wear across consecutive tests implies the underlying geometry has not been corrected. Beyond the tyres, the wiper failure recorded in late 2024 means the linkage, motor, and arm tension should be verified during a physical inspection, as these components can wear prematurely on a Corsa of this generation. A test drive should include operation of the washers to confirm the park position and wipe coverage, along with listening for any knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, which would indicate the strut top mounts or lower wishbone bushes common to this platform are beginning to fatigue. Finally, confirm the brake disc and pad condition directly, as the cumulative mileage is approaching the point where a front disc refresh may be due, and check for any pulling or vibration under braking that could reveal a binding caliper or warped disc.