2018 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · KY18 VFU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repair rather than proactive preventative care. While it passed its most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 81,773 miles, this followed just four days after a significant failure. The presence of a deteriorated offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover indicates that while the immediate fault was rectified, the underlying trend of mechanical wear suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of MOT-level failure. At 81,773 miles over eight years, the vehicle averages approximately 10,222 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical UK usage for a family crossover. The data shows a consistent increase in mileage between March 2024 (70,312 miles) and March 2026 (81,773 miles), representing a gain of 11,461 miles over two years. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat idle, which generally benefits mechanical seals, but it explains the accelerated wear seen on the braking and suspension systems. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking system, as the March 2024 failure highlighted multiple issues including worn and pitted brake discs and missing brake pad material. The recent 2026 failure regarding a tyre bulge and sidewall damage further suggests that the previous owner neglected basic consumable safety checks until prompted by the MOT tester. You must verify the remaining tyres for similar perishing or impact-related structural damage and inspect the wishbone and ball joints to ensure that the recently replaced dust cover is not masking wider play in the suspension assembly.