2018 Vauxhall Crossland 1.2L Petrol · HV18 KXK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent test history reveals a significant lapse in proactive maintenance. While it passed on March 6, 2026 at 31,648 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to multiple critical defects. The transition from a clean pass in 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 suggests a worsening trend where essential safety components were neglected until the annual inspection deadline. At 31,648 miles over eight years, the Crossland reflects a low average of approximately 4,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to accelerated degradation of components through inactivity rather than mechanical wear. Between March 2025 (23,711 miles) and 2026 (31,648 miles), the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles. Despite the low distance, the structural failure of the tyres and the exhaust indicates that the car likely sat for long periods or suffered from poor stewardship of rubber and metal components. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and tyre systems. The March 2026 failure flagged all four tyres with structural tears, indicating immediate replacement was required and potentially ignored. Furthermore, the record shows a recurring pattern of pitted and scored brake discs dating back to 2024, followed again in 2026. This suggests the discs are suffering from corrosion due to low use or infrequent cleaning, which is common in low-mileage vehicles. The central front lower exhaust system was also flagged as insecure during the latest failure. An inspector should verify that the hangers are intact and that the pipework has not suffered from excessive corrosion. Given the low mileage and the history of structural tyre failure, checking for perished rubber in the suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls is essential to ensure the vehicle has not deteriorated during periods of stationary use.