2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · DS65 YFA

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent MOT in December 2025 at 72,598 miles, the preceding failure on the same day reveals multiple critical defects. The presence of an inoperative engine management system light and a parking brake below efficiency requirements suggests that mechanical and safety issues were ignored until the test date. The recurring nature of tyre-related failures further indicates a pattern of only addressing faults when necessary to pass legal inspections. At 11 years old, the 2015 Vauxhall Mokka has covered an average of 6,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage patterns. The mileage data shows consistent annual testing, with roughly 5,500 miles driven between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. While the low mileage generally suggests less wear on drivetrain components, the age of the vehicle often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which is evidenced by the suspension and braking failures despite the relatively low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, specifically targeting the previously worn nearside suspension arm ball joint noted in December 2024. The recurring failures for tyres worn on the edges across multiple years suggest a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. Immediate attention is also required for the engine management system; the inoperative MIL reported in 2025 necessitates a diagnostic scan to check for stored fault codes that could indicate hidden sensor failures. Additionally, the parking brake should be tested to ensure the efficiency issues noted in 2025 have been fully resolved and are not merely adjusted to meet the minimum limit.