2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · FN67 CVH

The defining mechanical story of this Mokka is one of straightforward, uneventful roadworthiness across its entire documented test history. Four consecutive passes bracket a single failure event on 13 September 2023, which is immediately followed by a pass the very next day under the same test number, suggesting an item that was rectified and re-presented rather than a structural or systemic fault. Notably, neither the failed test nor any of the subsequent passes record any advisories, meaning no wear items were flagged as approaching the legal or safety limit during this five-year MOT window. The 9 September 2025 pass with no defects recorded confirms a stable mechanical condition rather than a sudden improvement, giving an overall trend that is consistently clean. For a nine-year-old crossover, a defect-free MOT record is reassuring and indicates the principal safety systems (brakes, suspension, tyres, lighting, emissions and structure) have been maintained within legal thresholds at every test. With 56,604 miles accumulated over nine years, the vehicle is averaging roughly 6,289 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical band for a car of this age and class. There are no significant gaps between tests and no sudden mileage jumps that would suggest a change of use, long-distance commuting, or extended periods off the road. This is a moderate, consistent usage profile, which mechanically means the wear rates on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and exhaust components should be proportionate to the mileage rather than accelerated. However, even at average annual mileage, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, coil springs, and front brake discs on a Mokka of this age are approaching the point where original fitments commonly begin to show play or lipping, so the absence of advisories should be treated as a clean bill of health at the time of test rather than a guarantee of current condition. Given that the MOT history contains no flagged components, the buyer should concentrate on age- and mileage-related items typical of a 2017 Mokka that may not yet have crossed advisory thresholds but could be close to requiring attention. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn front wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm braking, as front brake discs on Mokka of this mileage frequently develop a lip or surface corrosion that produces pedal feedback even when the pads remain within legal depth. Inspect the underside for any surface rust on subframe and suspension arms, paying particular attention to the rear beam axle mounting points, and check the exhaust for any blowing joints or blue smoke on overrun that would suggest turbo or oil consumption issues on the 1.4 turbo petrol or 1.7 CDTi depending on which engine is fitted. Finally, confirm the service history stamps align with the recorded mileage and that fluid changes, particularly brake fluid, coolant, and if applicable timing belt replacement, have been carried out at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these are not assessed at MOT but are critical to long-term reliability. Check the engine oil on the dipstick for any milky residue suggesting head gasket concerns and verify that all warning lights extinguish promptly on start-up, including the ABS and traction control systems, since electronic stability components are tested at MOT but underlying sensor or wiring faults can develop between tests. The condition of the tyres should be physically inspected for even tread wear across both axles, as uneven wear can reveal alignment or suspension geometry issues that have not yet manifested as an MOT failure. Overall, the MOT record provides a clean foundation, and a careful physical inspection and test drive focusing on the components above should confirm whether the vehicle remains in the same sound mechanical state that its test history implies.