2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · FE68 BFA

The Vauxhall Mokka holds a valid MOT certificate following a retest on 23 April 2026 at 64,309 miles, after failing the previous day. The maintenance trend is currently stable but shows a pattern of minor, recurring cosmetic and consumable defects rather than serious mechanical neglect. The tester flagged worn inner-edge tyre wear on the nearside front, a cut in the offside rear tyre, and a deteriorated front registration plate. These are low-risk items, though the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit suggests basic consumable upkeep was deferred. The retest passed, indicating the critical failure from the day before was rectified. The car covers roughly 8,000 miles per year, which is typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. Mileage progression is steady, moving from 44,957 miles in November 2022 to 50,252 miles in November 2023, then 58,772 miles in May 2025, and finally 64,309 miles in April 2026. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. The 18-month interval between the May 2025 and April 2026 tests suggests the car was used consistently rather than standing idle for long periods. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and wheel alignment. The April 2026 failure identified excessive wear or free play in both nearside and offside front Macpherson strut top bushes or bearings, a fault that was repaired before the retest but warrants checking for any residual knocking or uneven tyre wear. The recurring inner-edge wear on the nearside front tyre reinforces this, pointing to possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may return if not properly corrected. The offside rear tyre cut and the cracked or perishing rear tyres noted in earlier years suggest the rubber is ageing unevenly, so all four sidewalls should be inspected for deterioration regardless of remaining tread depth. The oil leak flagged in November 2022 at 44,957 miles was described as not excessive, but a fresh check of the engine and undertray for residue is sensible given the age of the vehicle. The broken nearside rear reflector lamp and insecure rear reflector noted in 2025 indicate minor impact damage or poor repair, so the rear light cluster and bumper alignment should be examined for signs of accident repair.