2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · BL14 XOY

The 2026‑05‑18 MOT at 126,139 miles confirms the Vauxhall Mokka remains roadworthy, but the near side front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated, an advisory defect that must be addressed. Since the 2025‑04‑28 test at 122,606 miles, which recorded no defects, the vehicle has shown a pattern of recurring suspension wear rather than escalating failures. The earlier 2024‑05‑22 test at 115,845 miles also flagged a severely deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust cover and an exhaust flexi leak, indicating persistent mechanical attention. The mileage accumulation of roughly 10,500 miles per year over the 12‑year lifespan is typical for this model, yet the jump from 75,206 miles in July 2021 to 90,909 miles in May 2022 represents an accelerated 15,703‑mile increase within a single year, indicating periods of heavier use. The later intervals show a steadier rise of about 7,000 miles annually, and there are no extended periods of zero mileage recorded. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and ball joints for play, verify the condition of the exhaust system for cracks or leaks, assess brake disc and pad thickness given the history of thin pads, and examine tyre sidewalls for the sidewall cracking observed in 2019, as these components have repeatedly flagged maintenance concerns.