2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DP68 EBA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in November 2025 at 56,940 miles passed, yet carried a recurring advisory for rear brake pads wearing thin. This marks the third consecutive year of this specific defect, indicating that the owner is waiting until components are near the limit of their tolerance before intervention rather than replacing them during routine service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,100 miles per year over the eight-year period. Between November 2022 at 48,817 miles and November 2025 at 56,940 miles, the car covered roughly 2,700 miles annually. While low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, the presence of perishing tyres in 2023 and 2024 suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, leading to rubber degradation regardless of remaining tread depth. A buyer must physically inspect the rear braking system to ensure the calipers are not sticking, which often causes the uneven or rapid wear noted in the records across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. The advisories for cracking and perishing rear tyres indicate the rubber compound is reaching the end of its structural life due to age rather than distance. Additionally, check the condition of the suspension bushes for cracks, as the low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot in rubber components when left stationary.