2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DP65 HHG

The 2015 Vauxhall Mokka presents a largely stable maintenance trend, though the most recent MOT on 3 October 2025 at 75,943 miles flagged play in both nearside and offside front steering rack inner joints. This is a notable development. The preceding tests in September 2024, October 2023, and September 2022 all passed cleanly with zero defects, meaning the steering wear has emerged only in the last year. The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the onset of dual-side rack joint play suggests the steering assembly is entering a wear phase that demands monitoring. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. Between September 2022 at 54,388 miles and October 2025 at 75,943 miles, the Mokka covered roughly 21,555 miles in just over three years, averaging around 7,185 miles annually. This sits slightly above the 6,904 miles-per-year lifetime average, indicating steady daily use rather than prolonged standing. The 2024 headlamp aim failure on 18 September 2024, passed on the same day, points to a trivial bulb or levelling adjustment rather than a recurring electrical fault. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front steering and suspension. Dual inner rack joint play at under 76,000 miles is premature for a modern rack and may point to neglected inner tie rod boots or aggressive kerb strikes. Check the rack gaiter condition, inner tie rod end free play, and lower arm bushes for corresponding wear. The 2024 headlamp aim failure, while quickly rectified, warrants a brief check that both headlamp levelling motors and units operate correctly, particularly if the vehicle has been used for heavy loads. Beyond these items, the record is reassuring. No brake, exhaust, or structural corrosion defects have ever been flagged, and the clean run from 2022 through 2023 suggests the previous owner kept on top of routine servicing. The steering rack is the single mechanical concern to price or verify before purchase.