2019 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DP19 GGF

A pattern of recurring advisory items has begun to emerge on this Mokka's MOT record, even though no test has yet resulted in a failure. The most recent assessment on 20 November 2025 passed, but flagged a deteriorating near-side front suspension arm ball joint dust cover as a minor defect, alongside advisories for perishing on the near-side rear tyre and thinning rear brake pads. The identical tyre and brake pad advisories were raised a year earlier on 27 November 2024, suggesting the rear tyres and pads have not been addressed since and may now be at or beyond their advisory threshold. The earlier tests from 2021 through 2023 were passed with no recorded defects, indicating a clean baseline that has gradually given way to age-related wear as the vehicle has entered its seventh year. With 48,698 miles accumulated over roughly seven years, this Mokka has covered around 6,957 miles annually, which is a fairly typical annual accumulation for a small SUV of its age. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent, with no extended standing periods off the road and no sudden jumps that would imply heavy use or a change of circumstances. Mechanically, this average usage profile should mean the drivetrain, clutch and major engine components have been worked regularly enough to avoid the issues associated with low-mileage neglect, but the braking and suspension components are now showing the cumulative wear one would expect as a vehicle passes the halfway point of its typical service life. Given the repeated rear brake pad advisory, a prospective buyer should physically inspect pad material remaining on both rear calipers, as the pads have now been flagged as wearing thin across two consecutive tests and are likely due for renewal at the next service. On a road test, listen for any scraping or squealing from the rear corners under light braking, and feel for any pulling to one side or judder through the pedal that could indicate uneven pad wear or a binding caliper. The rear discs should also be checked for a sharp lip on the outer edge, which would confirm they have worn close to their minimum thickness and may require replacement alongside the pads. The near-side rear tyre has now been flagged for perishing and cracking on two consecutive tests, so inspect the sidewalls closely for any visible cracking, bulging or exposed cords, and consider replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. The near-side front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was recorded as severely deteriorated on the 2025 inspection, and while this is currently classed as minor, it warrants close attention because a split boot allows water and grit to enter the joint, accelerating wear internally. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any clunking or knocking from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps, potholes or uneven surfaces, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle which can signal an excessively worn ball joint. With the vehicle now seven years old, it would also be prudent to check the general condition of the front subframe, brake pipes and fuel lines for any surface corrosion, as these items commonly begin to show in this age bracket. A precautionary inspection of the underbody and a brake fluid service would be sensible inclusions in any pre-purchase evaluation.