2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · HV65 OAM

Repeated component failures, critical friction material depletion, and recurring safety defects characterize the historical test record of this Vauxhall Mokka, culminating in a passed test on November 5, 2025 following an immediate prior failure. The earlier test on November 4, 2025 resulted in major failures for incorrect headlamp aim and an ineffective windscreen wiper alongside dangerous severity classifications for front and rear brake pads measuring less than 1.5 millimetres in thickness. While the vehicle subsequently secured a pass the following day, the overall test trajectory reveals a recurring pattern of deferred wear items, including a persistent advisory for a damaged or frayed offside rear seat belt webbing, edge-worn front tyres, and historical exhaust gas leaks alongside oil leaks noted in 2024. Accumulating 91,866 miles over its eleven-year lifespan translates to an average of roughly 8,351 miles per year, placing this Mokka firmly within typical mileage parameters for its age. This steady annual accumulation indicates a standard operational profile without extended periods of inactivity or severe high-mileage commercial deployment. Mechanically, this consistent usage level means that standard high-wear assemblies such as braking systems, steering linkages, and exhaust components have experienced continuous operational cycles, matching the physical degradation observed across successive MOT certificates. Targeted inspection prior to purchase must focus heavily on the braking system and structural safety components highlighted in the statutory records. Because both front and rear brake pads were recently flagged at dangerous depths alongside worn, pitted, or scored brake discs noted in prior years, a prospective buyer must physically inspect the condition of the replacement discs and pads for scoring, uneven wear, or binding calipers. Listen carefully on a test drive for any grinding noises or vibrations through the brake pedal, and inspect the offside rear seat belt webbing for the frayed condition noted on the recent certificate to ensure occupant safety is not compromised. Further scrutiny should be directed toward the underside and forward visibility systems. Check the engine bay and undertray for evidence of the oil leak noted during the 2024 test, and verify that the front headlamp alignment corrected during the November 2025 retest provides an accurate, balanced beam pattern during nighttime operation. Finally, examine the tyres across all four corners for the sidewall cracking and edge-wear patterns frequently logged in previous years, ensuring adequate tread depth remains beyond the advisory limits recorded during the latest examination.