2015 VAUXHALL MOKKA1.7L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 62,418 miles, this followed a significant failure that same day involving multiple mechanical and rubber components. The trend shows that the owner addresses critical faults only when they threaten failure, as evidenced by the recurring presence of perished rubberwork and suspension wear that went unaddressed across multiple testing intervals. At 62,418 miles, this 11-year-old Mokka shows low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. This low usage explains age-related degradation of rubber parts noted in the record. Between September 2024 at 54,034 miles and September 2025 at 62,418 miles, the vehicle covered only 8,384 miles, yet suffered from multiple failures including perished tyres and split CV boots. This suggests the car suffers from dry rot and stagnation rather than mechanical fatigue from distance. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension closely, as the record shows persistent issues with wishbone bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends. The 2025 failure highlighted excessively worn wishbone rear bushes and damaged dust covers, which can lead to steering instability and uneven tyre wear. Additionally, the presence of corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrules noted in 2025 should be monitored for further degradation or bulging to ensure hydraulic integrity is not compromised. The condition of the tyres remains a recurring concern, with records showing cracking and perishing in both 2024 and 2025. Even if tread depth appears sufficient, the sidewalls must be checked for deep cracking due to the age of the rubber. The advisory for the offside front strut top mount play remains an unresolved issue that needs to be addressed shortly after the last test to prevent a future failure and potential knocking noises or poor steering precision.