2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · JM04 TAM

A fractured front coil spring, a split CV boot, and recurring exhaust leaks form the dominant mechanical story of this Mokka, with three recorded failures out of eight tests across the documented period. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, but it came immediately after a failure four days earlier and retained the same advisories carried forward from that failed attempt, suggesting a narrow remediation rather than a comprehensive overhaul. The November 2023 test also followed a failed attempt days earlier, and the 2022 sequence mirrored this pattern, with a failed test followed by a pass that retained the original advisories. Across the four recorded years of MOT history, suspension and steering joints (track rod ends and suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both sides), seat belt integrity, and the front exhaust flexi section have appeared repeatedly, indicating that wear items in these systems are being addressed reactively as they cross the failure threshold rather than being pre-emptively replaced. At 93,911 miles over roughly twelve years, the vehicle accumulates approximately 7,800 miles annually, which sits close to the average for its age bracket. The mileage history is continuous with no significant lay-up gaps, and the year-on-year progression is steady rather than erratic, meaning wear has been distributed gradually across components rather than concentrated after a period of disuse. Consistent annual use of this nature typically accelerates consumption of suspension bushes, brake friction material, and tyres, which aligns with the advisories on brake disc pitting, front tyre edge wear, and suspension arm bushes that have surfaced during the documented tests. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension and steering assemblies warrant close physical attention. The fractured nearside front coil spring recorded in January 2026 should prompt a thorough inspection of the offside spring and the rear springs for similar fatigue cracking, as coil springs on a vehicle of this mileage and age commonly fail in pairs. The track rod ends and suspension arm ball joints flagged in 2022 and 2023 should be checked for any clonking or knocking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, and a visual inspection should confirm that replacement dust covers are intact and free from grease contamination. The offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was recorded as having failed completely in 2022, so the corresponding component on the nearside should be examined for signs of fresh deterioration, and any uneven tyre wear across the front axle would suggest that joint wear has progressed since the last recorded test. The front exhaust flexi section has now been flagged across three consecutive years with escalating severity, moving from a minor leak advisory in 2021 to a major leak failure in 2022, and a minor leak advisory again in 2026, indicating an ongoing deterioration that will likely require imminent replacement. On a test drive, listen for a ticking or hissing sound from the front exhaust bay at idle and note any vibration through the floor or a change in engine note under acceleration. The nearside rear seat belt buckle failure in 2023 should be functionally verified by checking that the buckle latches firmly and releases cleanly, and the nearside front seat belt webbing fray noted in 2025 should be visually inspected for any progression. The front brake discs recorded as pitted and scored in 2025 are approaching a wear threshold at this mileage and should be monitored for brake judder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, which would indicate disc warping requiring replacement.