2021 Vauxhall Corsa E Sri Nav Electricity · SH21 MHZ

The vehicle presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 9 April 2026 at 50,448 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is improving, as the minor and moderate issues flagged during the previous test have been rectified or have not recurred. While the 2025 test flagged several consumable and braking concerns, the absence of these defects in the most recent examination indicates the previous owner addressed the immediate faults. This suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than neglect, though the underlying wear mechanisms, particularly on the rear brakes, warrant physical inspection. The recorded mileage demonstrates a consistent and typical accumulation pattern for a five-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2024 test at 34,223 miles and the March 2025 test at 44,367 miles, the car covered 10,144 miles over roughly eleven months. This trajectory continued steadily, adding 6,081 miles by the April 2026 test at 50,448 miles. Such regularity implies sustained daily use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which is a positive indicator for an electric vehicle's battery conditioning and mechanicals, though it confirms standard wear rates on consumables. Despite the clean 2026 result, a buyer should physically inspect the rear braking components. The March 2025 test at 44,367 miles flagged a worn and pitted Nearside Rear brake disc alongside fluctuating service brake effort. Electric vehicles rely heavily on regenerative braking, which often leads to rear discs suffering from surface corrosion and pitting due to infrequent friction use. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, a close visual examination of the rear disc surfaces and caliper operation remains prudent to ensure the pitting has not worsened or caused binding. The repeated tyre wear advisories in 2025, specifically edge wear on the Nearside Front and shoulder wear on the Offside, suggest potential alignment issues or aggressive cornering habits. A thorough inspection of the inner tyre sidewalls and a four-wheel alignment check will verify whether the steering and suspension geometry are correct.