2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · DU65 WKJ

The 2015 Vauxhall Mokka presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 23 February 2026 at 79,632 miles resulting in a pass but carrying five advisories that suggest routine consumable and suspension upkeep has been deferred rather than systematically addressed. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving; instead, it points to a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance. Both front suspension ball joint dust covers have been flagged as severely deteriorated in three consecutive tests since February 2024, meaning ingress of dirt and moisture has likely been accelerating wear on the joint housings themselves for well over two years. The nearside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit in the latest test, and both rear tyres have shown cracking or perishing across the last three annual inspections, indicating a slow but persistent deterioration that has never been fully corrected between tests. The mileage progression tells a straightforward story. From 56,405 miles in February 2022 to 79,632 miles in February 2026, the vehicle accumulated 23,227 miles over four years, averaging roughly 5,807 miles annually. That sits slightly below the 7,239 miles per year implied by the overall age-based average, suggesting the Mokka has seen lighter recent use or possible periods of standing. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record, and the annual test intervals are consistent, so the mileage data itself raises no integrity concerns. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components. The repeatedly deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both sides strongly suggest the joints themselves may now exhibit play, and any clunking or vagueness during a road test would confirm that replacement is overdue. The rear brake discs have been noted as worn, pitted, or scored in two of the last three tests, so a close visual check for lipping, heat cracking, and thickness variation is warranted, along with an assessment of the rear pad condition. The persistent rear tyre cracking raises questions about age and storage history; check the DOT date codes to confirm whether the tyres are original or replacements, and budget for a full set if they are more than five years old. The TPMS warning illuminated in 2025 and again in 2026, combined with the windscreen damage noted across three consecutive tests, indicates the previous owner tolerated minor dashboard alerts and cosmetic glass defects without seeking repair. None of these items are immediate structural or safety failures, but the cumulative record implies a vehicle that has been driven and tested rather than genuinely serviced between inspections. A thorough pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage, specifically covering suspension bushings, ball joint integrity, brake disc thickness, and tyre age, is strongly recommended before committing to purchase.