2013 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · DF63 ABK

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by increasing frequency of mechanical failures and recurring component wear. While the most recent test on 7 January 2026 at 104,029 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle required significant remedial work following a failure just two days prior. The January 2026 failure highlighted multiple issues including an oil leak, a corroded offside rear coil spring, thin rear brake pads, and missing wheel fixings. Although the tester cleared the oil leak and the missing fixings for the pass, the presence of pitted rear brake discs and play in both front Macpherson strut ball joints remains as an advisory. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 37,092 miles in 2016 to the current 104,029 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, which suggests regular annual inspections. However, the increasing number of defects noted in the last three years compared to the cleaner records between 2016 and 2019 indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase of higher maintenance requirements typical of its age and mileage. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The MOT history shows a pattern of recurring suspension issues, including track rod end dust cover failures in November 2024 and ball joint play in January 2026. The repeated failure of coil springs, such as the fractured nearside rear spring in December 2023 and the corroded offside rear spring in January 2026, suggests that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The tester also flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs in the latest test, which may require replacement soon. The presence of an oil leak in the January 2026 failure, even if deemed not excessive, warrants a close physical inspection of the engine bay and undercarriage to identify the source. Given the history of tyre wear and damage, the current condition of all four tyres and the wheel bearings should also be verified. While the vehicle has passed its most recent tests, the transition from minor consumable replacements to more complex suspension and braking repairs indicates that upcoming maintenance costs are likely to increase.