2020 Vauxhall Corsa Elite NAV Premium Turbo 1.2L Petrol · SC12 TEE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding braking component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 36,381 miles identified thin rear brake pads and worn rear discs as advisories. This follows a previous advisory in October 2024 where the front brake discs were also flagged for being worn. While the vehicle passed these tests, the recurring nature of hardware degradation indicates the braking system is reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use urban vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 20,042 miles and the 2024 test at 28,659 miles, the car covered roughly 8,600 miles. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to high-stress driving, though the low annual mileage can sometimes lead to corrosion on unmoving parts like brake caliper sliders if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system to ensure the discs and pads have been replaced since the last MOT. Given that both front and rear discs were noted as worn across the last two tests, it is vital to check for deep scoring or uneven wear which indicates seized calipers. The previous failure regarding smearing wiper wipers in 2024 also implies that basic consumable maintenance may be neglected, so the condition of the blades should be verified for cracking or perished rubber.