2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · LO66 WCL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a downward shift in preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 80,163 miles, it failed that same inspection due to multiple immediate safety concerns. The tester identified severely deteriorated front suspension ball joint dust covers and both front tyres reaching the legal wear limit. This indicates that the current owner is only addressing faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine maintenance to prevent component degradation. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 11,890 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, followed by another 13,908 miles in the final year leading up to the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the car is driven regularly, yet the transition from clean records in 2023 and 2024 to multiple defects in 2025 highlights a recent decline in attention to the aging rubber and mechanical components. A buyer must personally inspect the front suspension closely, as the failure of ball joint dust covers often precedes the actual failure of the joints themselves. The oil leak noted in January 2025 should also be re-evaluated to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak since the last advisory. Given the recurring issues with uneven tyre wear across multiple axles in the last two years, a professional alignment check should be performed to rule out geometry issues that are causing the premature wearing of the tyres.