2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · GL67 XJW

The 2018 Vauxhall Mokka presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 3 June 2026, recording a full pass with zero defects at 83,378 miles. That same day, a separate test flagged a nearside headlamp aim issue, which was rectified before the pass was issued. The maintenance trend is broadly stable and improving. A failed test on 12 June 2024 at 62,911 miles identified a degraded nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover, a defect that was clearly addressed given the subsequent passes. No recurring structural or mechanical failures have reappeared, suggesting attentive rather than reactive ownership. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the June 2024 test at 62,911 miles and the June 2026 test at 83,378 miles, the Mokka covered 20,467 miles over two years, averaging roughly 10,233 miles annually. This aligns with typical UK usage and indicates regular, sustained driving rather than prolonged periods of inactivity. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data that would raise concerns about mileometer tampering or long-term neglect. The primary mechanical flag in the entire history is the June 2024 advisory-level failure concerning the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. When this perishes, it allows grit and moisture into the joint, accelerating wear on the ball joint itself and potentially leading to knocking, vague steering, or premature failure. A prospective buyer should jack the front end and check for play in that joint, inspect the track rod ends, and examine the inner tyre edges for uneven wear that could indicate disturbed front-end geometry. The rear brakes and suspension bushes also warrant a physical check, as these commonly deteriorate on compact crossovers of this age and mileage but have not yet been flagged on record. Beyond the mechanical items, the clean pass history with no corrosion, emissions, or braking defects across multiple consecutive years is encouraging. Still, a pre-purchase inspection should include a thorough underside examination for stonechip damage or surface corrosion on the subframe and suspension arms, along with a road test to confirm the headlamp aim remains correct and the gearbox and clutch operate smoothly under load.