2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · FG18 FEE

The MOT on 6 March 2026 at 44,773 miles passed with no defects, confirming the Mokka meets the minimum standard at that date. The record shows a clear improvement from the March 2025 test, which recorded a dangerous failure for an offside front tyre bulge caused by structural separation and a major defect on the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer preventing dirt ingress. That same test also carried an advisory for slight sidewall damage on the offside rear tyre, an item that reappeared as an advisory in the 2025 pass after the failure items were rectified. Annual mileage averages roughly 5,600 miles, low for an eight-year-old vehicle, and the test history shows consistent yearly intervals each March. The low usage pattern can allow brake discs to pit and rubber components to degrade from standing, a factor consistent with the rear brake pad and disc advisories recorded at the 1 March 2024 test when the odometer would have been around 38,000 miles. No mileage discrepancies or gaps appear in the sequence. A buyer should focus inspection on the front suspension ball joint dust covers for splits or missing sections, as dirt ingress accelerates joint wear. The rear brake discs and pads flagged in 2024 should be measured for remaining thickness and checked for scoring or corrosion that could affect braking balance. Tyre sidewalls all round deserve close scrutiny for cuts, bulges or ageing cracks, given the repeated sidewall damage advisories and the previous dangerous bulge failure. Structural corrosion advisories are absent, but the suspension and brake items suggest the vehicle has not been immune to wear despite low mileage. A thorough underbody inspection for brake pipe corrosion and suspension mounting integrity would complete the picture before purchase.