2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · FE17 SWK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative care. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 67,012 miles, it initially failed that inspection due to multiple safety-critical issues including lighting and suspension components. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to multiple advisories and failures since suggests that the current owner is only addressing faults once they trigger a failure rather than performing routine mechanical inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between November 2021 at 24,899 miles and July 2023 at 51,741 miles, where the car covered over 27,000 miles in under twenty months. This period of high usage, followed by the 6,000 miles driven between the last two MOTs, explains the accelerated wear on consumables like tyres and rubber components noted in the more recent test results. A buyer must inspect the front suspension closely, as the record flagged deterioration to the offside track rod end and lower ball joint dust covers in 2025. These perished boots allow moisture to enter the joints, leading to premature mechanical failure. The recurring mention of thin tyres and uneven sidewall wear across both 2024 and 2025 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that remains unaddressed. The 2024 report of a non-excessive fluid leak, combined with low engine oil and coolant levels noted in 2025, suggests potential weeping seals that have not been rectified. A physical inspection of the engine bay and underbody is necessary to identify the source of these leaks. Given the rear brake pads were noted as thin in 2024, the entire braking system should be checked to ensure the components have not reached the end of their service life.