2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · FE65 VUT

A 2015 Vauxhall Mokka with this MOT profile is a vehicle that has presented the tester with no recorded mechanical, structural, or emissions defects over the last three years, although the back-to-back pass and fail entries on consecutive days in late October and November 2025 warrant scrutiny. The failure on 30 October 2025 followed immediately by a clean pass on 1 November 2025 indicates that the vehicle was almost certainly rejected on a minor, easily rectifiable item that was repaired and re-tested within the legally permitted window, rather than any serious underlying mechanical condition. Such retest scenarios are extremely common and typically relate to bulb failures, wiper blade condition, or a single tyre falling marginally below the 1.6mm tread threshold at the time of original test. With three clean passes bookending these dates and a full absence of advisories, the structural and mechanical trajectory of this Mokka is stable, with no documented deterioration in brake components, suspension integrity, corrosion status, or exhaust emissions. Covering roughly 10,090 miles per year since registration, this Mokka sits broadly in line with average annual mileage for an 11 year old family crossover, though the exact testing intervals make it difficult to confirm consistency. The annual MOT cycle has been maintained without any recorded gap in testing, suggesting the vehicle has remained in active use on the road throughout the intervening period rather than being laid up for extended spells, which removes concerns around seized brakes, perished fuel system hoses, or 12V battery degradation through inactivity. At approaching 111,000 miles, mechanical wear should be expected across typical high mileage consumables, but the MOT record offers no insight into whether those items have been proactively addressed between tests. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to chase up, but the mileage bracket places this vehicle firmly in the zone where proactive inspection is worthwhile. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Mokka is known for wear in the front lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links at this age and mileage. Feel through the steering for any vagueness, knocking through the column, or uneven self-centring, which could point to top mount or wishbone degradation. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive without any excessive travel, sponginess, or vibration under heavy application, which might suggest worn discs or a binding caliper. Given that this is a turbocharged petrol crossover nearing the 111,000 mile mark, it is also prudent to carry out a thorough cold start observation and check for any blue or heavy white smoke from the exhaust, listen for timing chain rattle on initial cranking, and verify smooth, consistent gear selection if fitted with the automatic transmission. Inspect the underside for any signs of oil seepage from the cam cover or sump gasket, and examine the sills, subframe, and rear wheel arches for the early onset of surface corrosion, as crossovers of this generation can suffer from cosmetic bubbling around the arch lips. Finally, confirm that the service history independently corroborates regular cambelt or timing chain inspection intervals, as neglecting this on the 1.4 turbo unit can result in costly engine damage, and ensure all previous advisory-free MOTs are genuine rather than the product of a vehicle that has covered very low mileage between tests.