2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite NAV Premium T A 1.2L Petrol · KY21 AMJ

Front suspension wear is the defining theme of this Mokka's short MOT history, with both front corners now flagged across consecutive tests. The 2024 test recorded an advisory for slight play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, and the most recent test on 11 March 2026 passed with a minor defect for a severely deteriorated dust cover on the offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. The intervening 2025 test was entirely clean. This is not an alarming pattern for a five-year-old car, but it does show wear appearing at both sides of the front suspension rather than a single isolated item, and a severely deteriorated dust cover means the joint's protective grease seal is compromised, leaving the ball joint exposed to water and grit ingress that will accelerate wear if not addressed. The recorded mileage of 18,270 miles over roughly five years equates to around 3,650 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. The test dates show consistent annual presentation each March with no gaps, so there is no evidence of extended lay-ups or statutory off-road periods in the record. Low annual mileage of this kind typically means less wear on brake discs, tyres and drivetrain components than an equivalent-age higher-mileage car, though it is worth noting that suspension ball joints and rubber dust covers can deteriorate with age as much as with distance, which is consistent with what the MOT record shows here. On a test drive, pay close attention to the front suspension over uneven surfaces and speed humps. Listen for knocking or clonking from the front corners, which would suggest the anti-roll bar linkage or the lower arm ball joint has developed play beyond what was recorded. Check for any vagueness or wandering in the steering at low speed, and note whether the car tracks straight without pulling. Given the offside dust cover was described as severely deteriorated in March 2026, ask whether the linkage has been replaced since; if not, budget for that repair promptly, as a failed ball joint at the linkage will progress to an MOT failure. A physical inspection should include a look at both front ball joints with the suspension loaded and unloaded if possible, checking for visible grease leakage or perished rubber boots on either side. Confirm the nearside lower arm ball joint flagged in 2024 has not worsened, since slight play left unattended can develop into a failure item. Beyond these specific points, the record contains no corrosion, brake, emissions or structural concerns, so the overall picture is of a low-mileage vehicle with a modest, age-related front suspension wear pattern that is inexpensive to rectify if caught now.