2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DP18 XPS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in April 2026 at 50,282 miles passed, it noted recurring perishing issues on the offside front and rear tyres. The trend appears stable in terms of passing, yet the owner consistently addresses major safety faults only after a failure occurs, rather than replacing components before they reach critical wear limits. At 50,282 miles over eight years, the Vauxhall Mokka averages approximately 6,285 miles per year, which aligns well with typical UK usage for a small crossover. The mileage accumulation is consistent across the annual tests, showing roughly 4,000 miles driven between April 2024 and April 2025, and approximately 1,800 miles leading to the final test. This low mileage suggests the vehicle has sat frequently, which explains the signs of rubber degradation on the tyres despite low mechanical wear. A buyer must pay close attention to the suspension system, as the tester flagged the offside front arm ball joint dust cover in both April 2024 and April 2025. Although this was rectified for the subsequent pass, repeated failures of rubber boots suggest a vulnerability to environmental ingress or premature wear. The brake history also shows neglect, with the rear brake pads being noted as very low in 2024 and failing for being under 1.5mm in 2025. The inspection should prioritize the current condition of all four tyres, specifically checking for sidewall cracking as the repeated reports of cracking and perishing in 2026 indicate the tyres are reaching the end of their safe structural life due to age rather than tread depth. A physical check of the remaining suspension components and brake calipers is necessary to ensure no new leaks have developed since the previous repairs.