2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · PE64 ARU

The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT on 14 August 2025 at 70,145 miles, where it passed after a failure the previous day. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of deferred minor work rather than proactive servicing. The 2025 failure flagged a missing offside front wheel fixings, a non-working headlamp and rear position lamp, and excessively corroded rear brake hose ferrules, all of which were rectified before the pass. However, the tester still recorded advisories for corroded front Macpherson struts, worn and pitted front and rear brake discs, corroded front brake hose ferrules, worn front strut pins or bushes, a minor oil leak, and a perishing offside rear tyre. These advisories carried over from the failure, indicating the owner addressed only the immediate failure points rather than the broader deterioration. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,845 miles per year. Between the August 2023 test at 59,642 miles and the August 2024 test at 64,859 miles, the Mokka covered 5,217 miles in twelve months. Yet in the following twelve months to August 2025, it added only 5,286 miles, suggesting consistent but light use. The tight clustering of the 2025 failure and pass within a single day at 70,137 and 70,145 miles respectively confirms the vehicle was driven directly to a retest. No significant mileage gaps appear in the record, though the low annual distance raises the question of long periods of standing, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on brake components. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension and braking system, where the record shows persistent wear. The front Macpherson strut corrosion and worn strut pin or bush advisories from both 2025 tests suggest the top mounts or bushes have not been replaced and may require attention soon. The front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted at 70,145 miles, and while the rear hose ferrule corrosion was resolved between the failure and pass, the front hose ferrules still showed slight corrosion. Check the brake hoses thoroughly for cracking and the discs for lipping or scoring beyond acceptable limits. The recurring minor oil leak, noted in both 2024 and 2025, warrants a close examination of the engine and gearbox for weeping gaskets or a failing rocker cover seal. The perishing offside rear tyre advisory from August 2025 is a consumable item, but its presence alongside a nail puncture in the nearside rear tyre recorded in 2024 suggests the previous owner was slow to address basic tyre care. Inspect all four tyres for age-related cracking, particularly if the sidewalls show signs of UV degradation consistent with a vehicle that sits unused for extended periods. The missing offside front wheel fixings on the 2025 failure is a serious concern; verify the wheel studs and nuts for thread damage and ensure the hub face is clean to prevent future loosening. Overall, the Mokka is roadworthy today, but the accumulation of unresolved advisories points to a vehicle that has been run on a minimal maintenance budget rather than cared for preventatively.