2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · AV18 UTX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent MOT test on 21 August 2025 at 71,183 miles passed without defects, it followed an immediate failure involving a major exhaust flexi leak and both front tyres being below the legal limit. This suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults when necessitated by a test failure, which can lead to accelerated wear on secondary components between annual service intervals. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,900 miles per year. The record shows steady use between annual tests, with 16,870 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 13,435 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This regular rate indicates the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often causes rubber components to perish, despite the perishing tyre noted earlier in the history. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension and braking system. The August 2024 failure flagged a severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover on the nearside front lower suspension arm, so the buyer must verify that this component was replaced and that no play has developed. Additionally, the offside rear brake pads were recorded as failing in 2024, necessitating a check of the remaining material and disc condition to ensure they have not been neglected since. The presence of a minor oil leak noted in 2023 at 40,878 miles warrants a close look at the engine bay for any signs of the leak worsening over time. Given the previous engine malfunction indicator light failure in 2024, a diagnostic scan is also advisable to ensure no hidden fault codes remain in the system's memory. Overall, the vehicle appears mechanically sound for now, but the recurring failures on tyres and exhaust components highlight a history of minimum maintenance.