2013 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · FW13 ATU

This 2013 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 July 2025 at 121,269 miles, which sits comfortably within the recent past given the current date of August 2026. The testing history shows a curious administrative quirk rather than mechanical distress. Specifically, the vehicle failed on 7 July 2023 without any recorded defects before passing on the exact same day, and repeated this exact pattern on 5 July 2024 before securing a pass the following day. These same-day or next-day clearance certificates strongly indicate procedural test re-submissions or minor administrative omissions rather than systemic mechanical failures, as subsequent tests in 2024 and 2025 yielded clean passes with zero advisory items. The vehicle has accumulated 121,269 miles over its roughly thirteen-year lifespan, averaging about 9,328 miles annually. This mileage accumulation rate aligns with typical UK driving patterns, avoiding the accelerated mechanical wear associated with high-mileage fleet use or the rubber degradation often seen in vehicles left standing for long periods. The absence of historical advisories for corrosion, suspension play, or brake wear across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 test events suggests that previous keepers addressed consumable maintenance proactively. Despite the pristine test sheets, a prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of components that typically face fatigue at this age and mileage. Pay close attention to the condition of suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs, as these frequently require replacement on high-mileage Vauxhall platforms even if testers overlooked them previously. Inspect the brake discs and pads for remaining thickness and check for any uneven wear caused by binding calipers. Verify the operation of the clutch and turbocharger during a test drive to ensure the drivetrain remains robust.