2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · LB17 DWP

The 2017 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable and broadly positive roadworthiness profile, with no serious mechanical or structural defects recorded across its MOT history. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 at 49,864 miles resulted in a clean pass with zero advisories, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that point. The only recorded faults across the entire history are two minor lighting failures, both relating to rear position lamps, which were rectified and passed on the same day. This pattern suggests attentive, if occasionally reactive, maintenance rather than neglect. The mileage progression tells a consistent story of light use. Between the August 2023 test at 36,955 miles and the August 2024 test at 45,695 miles, the Mokka covered 8,740 miles in twelve months. From August 2024 to September 2025, it added just 4,169 miles over thirteen months, indicating a notable drop in annual usage during the most recent period. At roughly 5,540 miles per year across its nine-year life, this is well below the UK average and suggests predominantly short, local journeys. Such low mileage reduces wear on consumables like brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, though it also raises the possibility of long periods standing idle, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, sticking calipers, or moisture ingress in the exhaust and braking systems. The recurring rear position lamp failures in 2024 and 2025 are trivial in isolation but worth noting as a pattern. Both occurred on the same day as the pass, meaning the owner addressed them promptly at the test stage rather than proactively. A buyer should inspect the rear light clusters for water ingress, corroded bulb holders, or damaged wiring, as intermittent faults of this type often stem from deteriorating seals or connector corrosion. Beyond lighting, the absence of any suspension, brake, or structural corrosion advisories across three consecutive tests is reassuring. Still, a physical inspection should focus on the underside for surface rust given the low mileage and potential for infrequent use, along with checking tyre age and condition, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth. The brake system deserves particular attention, as light use can lead to uneven disc wear and binding calipers that MOT tests at low speed may not fully reveal.