2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · CE14 XFG

A consistent record of clean roadworthiness defines this twelve year old Vauxhall Mokka, with four PASS outcomes recorded at successive annual tests and no advisories, defects, or component failures appearing across the available DVSA history. The most recent test on 16 January 2026 returned a PASS with no defects recorded, mirroring the clean outcomes at 16 October 2023 and 24 October 2022, while the lone failure on 10 December 2024 lists no recorded defects, suggesting it was either an administrative refusal, a refused test not driven into the bay, or a rectification carried out at the same station. The absence of recurring advisories for components such as the front suspension arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar bushes, brake pipes, or rear subframe mounting points indicates that the structural and chassis-related areas commonly prone to corrosion on Mokka models of this generation have not yet raised concern at official inspection, though this does not preclude wear developing in the intervening months since the January test. With 110,104 miles accumulated over roughly twelve years, the vehicle has averaged around 9,175 miles annually, placing it squarely within typical usage parameters for its age and avoiding the dual risks of extended low-mileage standing, which can degrade oil seals, brake calipers, and exhaust system internals through moisture accumulation, or excessive high-mileage wear that typically accelerates consumption of clutches, dual mass flywheels, and turbocharger assemblies. The mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent and proportionate to the annual intervals, with no anomalous gaps or sudden jumps recorded in the official log. For a Mokka of this age and mileage, however, internal mechanical components such as the timing chain tensioner, coolant thermostat housing, and turbocharger oil feed lines will have reached the upper end of their expected service life regardless of MOT outcomes, as official testing focuses primarily on safety and emissions rather than internal engine wear. Despite the clean advisory record, a prospective buyer should still execute a focused physical inspection given the mileage, beginning with a cold-start assessment to detect any timing chain rattle from the right-hand side of the engine, which is a known weakness on the 1.4 turbocharged petrol unit commonly fitted to this model. On the road, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, particularly indicative of worn lower control arm bushes and front anti-roll bar drop links, components that often fail between 80,000 and 120,000 miles. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without sponginess, as the Mokka's ABS modulator and rear brake drums can suffer corrosion-related seizing on high-mileage examples, while a test of the steering for any pulling to one side or vagueness around the straight-ahead position will reveal worn tie rod ends or top mount bearings. Finally, conduct a thorough underbody and wheel arch visual inspection with a torch, paying particular attention to the rear axle subframe mounting points, fuel tank area, and front subframe for any emerging rust that may not yet have warranted an advisory but could develop rapidly given the typical winter road salt exposure in UK climates. Examine the exhaust system for blue smoke on start-up indicative of turbocharger seal wear, and check the oil filler cap and dipstick for any mayonnaise residue suggesting head gasket concerns, which although not flagged in MOT history would warrant a compression test at this mileage. The coolant reservoir should be inspected for any oil contamination, and the underside of the engine examined for signs of oil misting around the cam cover and turbo pipework, both areas that commonly weep on Mokka petrol variants approaching or exceeding the 100,000 mile threshold.