2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · DU14 XRK

The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 23 September 2025 at 90,846 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding failure on 22 September 2025 at 90,845 miles also lists no defects, indicating a likely administrative or procedural retest rather than a mechanical repair. This pattern of consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025, following similarly clean results in 2023, demonstrates consistent roadworthiness with no recurring or worsening faults across the recorded history. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,570 miles per year over twelve years sits squarely within typical UK averages. The vehicle covered approximately 6,172 miles between the October 2023 test at 81,222 miles and the September 2024 test at 87,394 miles, then recorded just one mile between the failed and passed tests in September 2025 before holding steady at 90,846 miles through to the present date of June 2026. That single-mile gap across the 2025 failure and pass strongly suggests the car was held in a workshop or forecourt between tests rather than driven. The current recorded mileage has not advanced since September 2025, meaning the vehicle has likely stood idle for approximately nine months. Prolonged static storage carries its own risks, including flat-spotted tyres, brake disc surface corrosion, and battery discharge, none of which the MOT records can confirm or rule out. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas the tests have not flagged but age and mileage make probable. The front suspension lower arms and rear trailing arm bushes on the Mokka are known to deteriorate with age, so check for cracking rubber and play even if no advisory has been recorded. Inspect the front and rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, particularly given the extended stationary period since September 2025. Examine the subframes, sills, and inner wheel arches for corrosion, as the 2014 model year falls within a period where Vauxhall corrosion protection was inconsistent. Verify the condition of all four tyres for sidewall perishing and date codes, since rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The exhaust system, particularly the flexi-joint and catalytic converter, should be checked for leaks and emissions compliance ahead of the next test due in September 2026. A short road test will reveal any binding calipers or gearbox hesitation that static inspection cannot detect.