2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · RO17 WRE

The 2017 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable mechanical picture following its most recent MOT on 11 October 2025 at 34,619 miles, where it passed with zero defects. This clean result is a marked improvement over the failed test just twelve days earlier on 29 September 2025 at 34,613 miles, which flagged both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal limit, a structurally torn offside rear tyre, an oil leak, and rear brake pads worn below 1.5mm. The fact that these five distinct issues were rectified within a fortnight suggests attentive remedial work rather than neglect. The maintenance trend is therefore one of active upkeep, with the owner addressing faults promptly once identified. The mileage profile tells a specific story. The vehicle has covered roughly 3,847 miles per year over nine years, which is notably low for its age. The interval between the March 2025 test at 32,035 miles and the September 2025 test at 34,613 miles shows 2,578 miles covered in approximately six months, indicating the car is now being used more regularly after what appears to have been a period of very light use or potential standing. The jump from 26,883 miles in March 2024 to 32,035 miles in March 2025 represents 5,152 miles in twelve months, confirming this increased usage pattern. A buyer should be aware that prolonged periods of low use can lead to deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and surface corrosion on brake discs and suspension bushes despite the low mileage figure. The recurring theme across the MOT history is brake wear. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in March 2025 and then failed as below minimum thickness by September 2025. Front pads failed below 1.5mm in the March 2024 test. This pattern of repeated pad replacements on both axles is consistent with a vehicle driven primarily in urban or stop-start conditions, which accelerates consumable wear despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should inspect the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping, check whether the rear calipers are binding given the frequency of rear pad wear, and examine the handbrake mechanism on this Mokka generation, which is known to seize. The torn offside rear tyre noted in September 2025 raises a structural concern. A tear caused by separation or partial failure of the tyre carcass points to either a manufacturing defect or impact damage, and a buyer should inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking given the vehicle's nine-year age. The minor oil leak flagged in the same failed test warrants a visual check of the engine and gearbox for wetness around gaskets and seals, particularly the rocker cover and crankshaft oil seals common on this engine. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion is advisable, as low-mileage vehicles that have stood for extended periods can develop surface rust on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points that does not always appear on the MOT but affects long-term structural integrity.