2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DP64 CPE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but recent history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the car passed its September 2025 test at 78,165 miles, it followed a significant failure just eight days prior at 77,838 miles. This failure revealed multiple critical issues including a fractured nearside coil spring, perished ball joint boots, and exposed tyre cords. Although these faults were rectified, the density of failures suggests that components are only being replaced once they reach the point of mechanical failure. At eleven years old age, the Vauxhall Mokka averages approximately 7,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a notable increase in usage between October 2024 and September 2025, where the car covered over 11,000 miles in eleven months. This rapid accumulation likely contributed to the accelerated wear on suspension components and tyres noted in the most recent inspections. The record remains clean back to 2022 with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle was in better condition under lower mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the tester flagged the offside front lower arm bush as worn in the 2025 pass. Given the previous failure of ball joints and track rod ends, a thorough physical check of all rubber dust covers for tearing or further degradation is essential. The non-excessive oil leak noted in 2025 also requires close observation to determine if it originates from a minor seal or a more developing engine issue. Furthermore, the recurring history of edge wear and perishing tyres indicates that the wheel alignment should be verified to prevent premature wear of any new set of tyres.