2022 Vauxhall Corsa Elite Edition 1.2L Petrol · SM22 KXR

The vehicle holds a current MOT pass certificate dated 26 May 2026 at 23,011 miles, following an earlier failure on the same day. The maintenance trend shows a mixed but broadly resolving pattern. The tester flagged a damaged windscreen and both wiper blades failing to clear effectively during the morning failure, yet the afternoon pass confirms these consumable issues were rectified within hours. A recurring windscreen chip advisory appears in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating minor stone damage that has not yet compromised structural integrity or the driver's line of sight. No corrosion, suspension, or structural defects appear in the record. The mileage accumulation of roughly 5,753 miles per year over four years is notably low for a supermini of this age. The gap between the May 2025 test at 16,899 miles and the May 2026 test at 23,011 miles shows a jump of 6,112 miles in twelve months, which is higher than the long-term average. This suggests either a change in ownership or a shift from very light use to more regular commuting. The low overall mileage helps preserve drivetrain and suspension components, but prolonged standing periods can cause flat-spotted tyres, sticking brake calipers, and dried-out rubber bushes. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs carefully. The 2025 failure recorded both front discs as significantly and obviously worn at just 16,899 miles, which is unusually early for a low-mileage petrol car. This could point to aggressive driving, a binding caliper, or poor-quality replacement parts fitted before the pass. Check the disc surfaces for lipping, scoring, and uneven wear, and test the handbrake function on a slope. The offside front tyre sidewall damage flagged in the 2026 failure also warrants a close visual inspection. Sidewall cuts or bulges indicate impact damage that cannot be safely repaired, and the buyer should confirm whether the tyre has been replaced or whether a repair has been attempted. The windscreen chip advisory has persisted for over a year without worsening, which is reassuring. Still, examine the chip's position relative to the driver's primary field of vision and check for any fresh crack propagation. Test both wiper blades across all speed settings, even though they were replaced or repaired for the May 2026 pass. Wiper linkage wear or a weak wiper motor can cause intermittent smearing that a fresh blade alone will not fix. Given the low mileage and recent pass, the mechanical risk is low, but the brake disc history and tyre sidewall flag suggest a hands-on inspection of the front axle is advisable before purchase.