2015 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · LJ07 AUG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding front-end suspension components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 82,638 miles flagged significant issues including a deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and damage to both front Macpherson struts. This follows a failure in October 2024 where the tester identified multiple defects related to the offside front track rod end and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers. While the vehicle passed after these repairs, the recurring nature of these faults suggests a pattern of wear in the suspension assembly. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of miles, moving from 40,778 miles in January 2018 to 82,638 miles by late 2025. This regular usage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seized components. However, the low mileage does not prevent the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings, as evidenced by the repeated failures of dust covers. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The repeated issues with ball joint dust covers and Macpherson strut mounts indicate that the front suspension assembly may be reaching the end of its functional life. You should check for signs of grease leaking from the strut assemblies and test for excessive play in the ball joints and track rod ends during a test drive. Given the history of damaged offside front components, verifying the integrity of the steering linkage and control arm bushings is essential to ensure no further mechanical failures are imminent.