2022 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate EV Electric · RO72 UTX

With only a single MOT test on record, dated 20 April 2026 and resulting in a pass with no advisories or defects recorded, this Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate EV presents an essentially blank DVSA history page at present. Because the vehicle was first registered in 2022, it only became MOT-testable from its fourth anniversary onwards, so the single clean pass is consistent with what would be expected for a relatively young, low-failure-history electric crossover. There is no pattern of recurring component wear, no recorded corrosion advisories, no brake, suspension, or underbody flags, and no prior failure to reconcile. The defining mechanical takeaway is therefore the absence of any DVSA-recorded concerns to date, though it must be stressed that a single clean test is not the same as a long-term roadworthy track record and provides only a narrow window of evidence. Annual mileage works out at approximately 10,454 miles per year over the four-year ownership period to date, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a modern family EV. This is neither a low-mileage garage queen that has sat largely unused nor a high-mileage example that would suggest accelerated wear on suspension, steering, or braking components. Electric vehicles tend to suffer less from drivetrain wear than their combustion counterparts because they have no engine oil, timing chains, or exhaust system to degrade, but the chassis components such as tyres, brake discs, calipers, and suspension linkages are still subjected to the same road loads as any other car of equivalent weight and use. The mileage profile here is benign and should not on its own raise mechanical concerns. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any advisories means there are no specific components flagged by the DVSA examiner that warrant heightened inspection, but a thorough physical inspection remains essential given the thin MOT evidence base. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the brake feel: EV brake systems combine regenerative and friction braking, and calipers that bind or discs that have corroded due to light use can produce a gritty or uneven pedal, sometimes accompanied by a slight vibration under light pedal pressure. Listen for knocks or clonks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as this would point to worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or control arm bushes, none of which have been previously flagged but which are common wear items on crossover-class vehicles of this age. Inspect the underside visually for any signs of underbody corrosion or fluid residue, particularly around the subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as the single MOT test cannot guarantee the condition of components that may have deteriorated since. Tyres should be checked for even wear across the axle, as misalignment or suspension geometry issues will not necessarily have produced an MOT failure but will show up as inconsistent shoulder or centre wear. Confirm the charging cable and port function correctly, listen for any unusual whine or clicking from the electric drive unit on initial pull-away and at low speed, and verify that all driver-assistance and infotainment systems operate as expected, as these are not assessed within the standard MOT procedure. Finally, request any available service documentation independently and have the high-voltage battery state of health assessed through a diagnostic tool, since battery degradation is the single largest long-term mechanical risk on any used EV and falls entirely outside the scope of the DVSA test record.