2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · AM14 TAM

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this 2014 Vauxhall Mokka took place on 29 October 2025 and resulted in a Pass, with no defects, advisories, or failures recorded at that time. Notably, the same date also shows a recorded Fail entry; in MOT history logs this typically indicates that an initial test was failed, defects were rectified, and a subsequent re-test on the same day was passed, which is consistent with the clean Pass record that follows. Looking back further, the 2024 test followed the same pattern of a Fail and immediate Pass on 22 October 2024, and the 2023 test was an outright Pass. The absence of any recorded advisories across the entire history suggests that items such as tyres, brakes, suspension components, exhaust system, lights, and structural corrosion areas have all been within acceptable legal limits at each test, and there is no evidence of a worsening or deteriorating pattern of wear. The maintenance trend therefore reads as stable and reasonably well-managed, albeit with minor intermittent issues being addressed on the same day each year rather than left unattended. With recorded mileage of 121,741 miles over approximately twelve years, this Mokka has covered an average of around 10,145 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and consistent with regular mixed-use driving rather than long periods of standing or unusually heavy motorway mileage. There are no obvious extended gaps between MOT tests that would suggest extended storage, and the steady annual test cadence implies the vehicle has remained in active use throughout its life. At this mileage, the engine, gearbox, clutch, turbocharger (where fitted), and drivetrain components will have experienced considerable mechanical wear, so although the MOT record does not flag any specific concerns, cumulative wear on items such as the timing chain, dual-mass flywheel, injectors, and engine mounts is a natural consideration for a buyer of a high-mileage vehicle of this age. Although the MOT history is clean of recorded advisories, the age and mileage profile of this Mokka warrant a number of practical physical checks before purchase. Tyres should be inspected closely for age-related sidewall perishing or cracking, which can occur even on lightly worn treads after more than five years in service, and the spare or inflation kit should be verified. The 12-volt battery is likely approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load-tested, while brake discs should be examined for lipping, scoring, or surface corrosion, particularly given the relatively modest annual mileage which can allow corrosion to accumulate on inner disc faces and may lead to binding calipers or juddering under braking. Brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil should all be checked for age-related degradation; brake fluid is hygroscopic and should be renewed regardless of mileage every two to three years, and coolant systems on this platform are known to suffer from minor leaks around the water pump and thermostat housing at higher mileages. On a test drive, attention should be paid to any clonking or knocking from the front suspension, as the Mokka is known for premature wear of the front anti-roll bar drop links and lower control arm bushes, which may not yet have reached advisory thresholds but can deteriorate between tests. Listen for any whistling or boost-pressure irregularities that could indicate vacuum or turbo hose deterioration, and observe the gear change quality, particularly on automatic variants which can develop torque converter shudder at high mileage. Steering should feel precise without vibration through the wheel, and the vehicle should pull no more than marginally under braking. Finally, examine the underbody and wheel arches for any bubbling corrosion along seams, jacking locations, and around suspension mounting points, as Vauxhalls of this era are not immune to age-related surface corrosion even with relatively modest annual use, and a careful inspection on a ramp or over a pit is strongly recommended before committing to purchase.