2022 Vauxhall Mokka GS Line Turbo 1.2L Petrol · PL22 JBZ

A minor but telling wear pattern is emerging on this Mokka, with both recorded MOT advisories pointing towards front-end mechanical components rather than structural or emissions concerns. The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, but the examiner flagged slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, while the previous year recorded an advisory for the nearside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit on its edge. This is not a concerning failure history, but the fact that two consecutive advisories have been issued on the same corner of the vehicle warrants attention from any prospective buyer. The trend is one of gradual front suspension degradation rather than any sudden or serious deterioration, and both items remain within the realm of normal wear for a turbocharged crossover of this age and mileage. Against a four-year registration period, the recorded 29,523 miles equates to roughly 7,381 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected usage band for a small family SUV of this type. There are no multi-year gaps in the MOT record that would suggest extended periods off the road, meaning the vehicle has seen consistent if unspectacular use. This kind of mileage typically allows the original timing chain, turbocharger, clutch and dual-mass flywheel components to remain within their early-life tolerance, though it does mean that consumable items such as brake pads, discs and tyres will already have been worked through at least once and may be approaching their second replacement cycle. For a hands-on inspection, the nearside front suspension should be the primary focus. The recorded ball joint play can manifest as an imprecise or vague feeling through the steering wheel, particularly over uneven road surfaces, together with a faint clonking or knocking noise from the front nearside wheel arch when traversing speed humps or potholes. A second person gently摇晃ing the wheel while the vehicle is raised, or even a firm tug on the tyre at the three and nine o'clock positions, should reveal whether the play has progressed since the advisory was issued. Replacement of a worn ball joint is a relatively contained repair on this platform, often carried out as part of the lower control arm assembly, but it is worth confirming whether the work has already been completed since the August 2026 test. The nearside front tyre wear advisory from August 2025 is also worth investigating, as edge wear on a single front tyre frequently points towards an underlying geometry issue rather than simple tyre ageing. A misaligned toe setting or camber pull, possibly linked to the now-loose ball joint, could be accelerating scrub on that particular corner. On a test drive, the car should be evaluated for any pulling to one side under steady acceleration or braking, and the steering wheel should return to centre without drifting. If the nearside front tyre has been renewed and the alignment checked since the advisory, this would be reassuring; if not, budget for a four-wheel geometry check and a matching pair of front tyres to prevent uneven wear from reoccurring on the replacement rubber.