2013 VAUXHALL MOKKA1.7L Diesel

The Vauxhall Mokka’s MOT history presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent test in June 2025 at 103,477 miles showing no defects—a clean pass that aligns with the two prior annual tests in 2024 and 2023, both of which also recorded no issues. The only anomalies are two consecutive fails in August 2023, yet these occurred at 93,892 and 94,307 miles without any recorded defects, suggesting a procedural or administrative error rather than a mechanical problem. The absence of advisories or recurring failures in the last three years indicates the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids critical wear, though the lack of detail in the fails raises questions about whether underlying issues were overlooked or resolved before retesting. Mileage accumulation has been steady and typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging around 7,960 miles per year—a pace that suggests consistent but not excessive use. The gap between the August 2023 fails and the next test in August 2023 (just four days apart) is unusual and may imply a rapid resolution of an unspecified issue, though the retest still passed without comment. The subsequent annual tests in June 2024 and 2025 show incremental mileage gains (5,320 and 5,723 miles respectively), reinforcing a pattern of regular but unhurried driving. There’s no evidence of neglect or aggressive driving, though the sparse defect history leaves some components untested by the MOT process. For a buyer, the lack of recorded defects in recent years is reassuring, but a thorough inspection should focus on components not routinely checked by the MOT—particularly the suspension (bushings, coil springs, and ball joints), which can degrade without obvious symptoms. Binding brakes or uneven wear on discs and pads should be checked, as should the condition of the exhaust system for leaks or corrosion, given the vehicle’s age. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should be scrutinised for early signs of corrosion, while fluid levels (brakes, coolant, power steering) and tyre condition should be verified against the last service records. The absence of advisories in the MOT history suggests no immediate red flags, but the two unexplained fails in 2023 warrant further inquiry to rule out any unresolved issues.