2018 Vauxhall Crossland 1.2L Petrol · DP18 KCE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a recurring trend of neglected braking components. The most recent test on July 7, 2025 at 33,347 miles resulted in a failure due to a damaged offside front electronic stability control wheel speed sensor and pitted brake discs. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the persistence of brake disc corrosion across multiple years indicates that the previous owner only addressed issues when they threatened an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,168 miles per year. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the car covered only 8,531 miles, suggesting infrequent use or short trips. This low usage pattern often correlates with the specific defects seen in the record, such as the 2022 advisory at 24,816 miles regarding tyre cracking, which is a common symptom of vehicles that sit for long periods without sufficient heat to keep the rubber supple. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system, as the repeated pitting and scoring on the discs noted in 2022, 2024, and 2025 suggest the calipers may be seizing or the vehicle is frequently driven in damp conditions. The wheel speed sensor failure in 2025 also highlights a vulnerability to external damage. Given the low mileage, verify the sidewalls of the tyres for deep perishing and check the rubber suspension bushes for signs of age-related degradation despite the low tread wear.