2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · LK16 OFB

The most recent MOT on 7 April 2026 at 49,389 miles resulted in a pass, though with three advisories that signal developing mechanical wear rather than immediate failure. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of pre-test failures followed by rapid remediation, with both 2025 and 2026 seeing initial failures corrected within days. This suggests reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The 2026 advisories duplicate items from the April 2026 failure exactly, indicating the tester identified the same faults but at a severity just below failure threshold, a marginal improvement rather than resolution. Annual mileage has remained consistently low, averaging roughly 5,900 miles between March 2025 and April 2026, and only 341 miles accumulated across the entire preceding year from April 2024 to March 2025. The vehicle's total 49,389 miles over approximately ten years represents genuinely light use. Such minimal mileage can preserve drivetrain components but risks deterioration from extended standing, particularly to brake discs, tyres, and suspension rubber components. The odometer readings show no suspicious gaps or irregular jumps, the progression appears legitimate. Recurring suspension wear demands particular scrutiny. The offside front upper MacPherson strut pin or bush appeared as a failure item in April 2026 and carried through as an advisory upon re-test, indicating partial rectification or a judgement call on wear limits. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint failed in March 2025, a different corner but the same component family, pointing to possible systematic front suspension neglect or ageing rubber and ball joints across the axle. A prospective buyer should inspect all four MacPherson strut mounts, track control arm bushes, and anti-roll bar linkages for perishing or play, particularly given the vehicle's age. Tyre condition presents another consistent concern. The April 2026 failure on rear tyres, one for cracking and perishing, the other for a cut exposing ply or cords, together with the TPMS malfunction in 2025, indicates poor tyre stewardship. Cracking suggests either age-related rubber degradation or underuse allowing UV and ozone damage. The front brake discs, flagged as worn but not excessively in 2026, likely suffer from corrosion pitting due to low mileage rather than substantial material loss. Any physical inspection should prioritise measuring remaining disc thickness, checking for pad binding, and verifying caliper slide pin freedom, low annual mileage often masks brake system deterioration. The missing central rear seat belt buckle from the 2026 failure, now presumably rectified, should be functionally tested for proper latching and release.