2019 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · SA19 FUG

The most recent MOT test on 3 November 2025 returned a Pass with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating that all previously identified issues had been satisfactorily rectified prior to that assessment. Reviewing the broader history, the vehicle has now accumulated six MOT test entries since 2022, with two failures occurring in 2022 and 2025 respectively, and four clean passes. The two failures are isolated events separated by significant intervals and relate to entirely separate systems rather than any pattern of recurring or worsening mechanical deterioration. The overall maintenance trend therefore appears stable rather than progressive, with no advisory history suggesting developing concerns on suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural corrosion. This profile is consistent with a vehicle that has received timely attention to specific wear items as they have arisen. The recorded mileage of 49,140 miles over a seven-year period equates to an average of around 7,020 miles annually. This represents a broadly typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age, sitting neither at the very low end that would suggest extended periods of standing nor at the high end that would imply accelerated wear on mechanical components. The MOT history shows tests recorded in March and October 2022, October 2023, October 2024, and November 2025, indicating that the vehicle has been in continuous use and presented for testing annually as expected. There is no evidence of significant gaps in usage or rapid mileage accumulation between tests, which supports the conclusion that mechanical wear has progressed at a normal rate consistent with the recorded odometer reading. Given that the annual mileage is modest, the braking, suspension, and drivetrain components should be in reasonable condition, though standing periods are likely during quieter weeks. The earlier failure related to an offside rear outer brake pad measuring less than 1.5 mm thick, classified as a dangerous defect. This indicates that the pad material had worn beyond the safety limit and required immediate replacement before the vehicle could be retested and passed. On a test drive, attention should be given to any residual brake imbalance, vibration, or pulling to one side, which could indicate incomplete bedding-in of the new pads, a sticking caliper, or a glazed or scored brake disc that was not replaced at the same time. Given that the rear pads were permitted to wear to a dangerous level, it is advisable to inspect the rear brake discs for wear or corrosion and confirm that the caliper slides are free and the handbrake mechanism is functioning correctly. As the vehicle has now covered further mileage since the brake repair, a further check of pad thickness and disc condition would be prudent. The 2022 failure related to a nearside front wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively, which is a comparatively minor service item typically caused by worn wiper blades, a degraded linkage, or perished rubber. With the vehicle now seven years old and covering moderate mileage, several age-related items warrant physical verification regardless of the clean MOT history. Tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing or cracking from age, as rubber compounds degrade over time even where tread depth remains adequate. The 12V battery should be tested for cranking performance, particularly if the vehicle has experienced periods of infrequent use, and the coolant, brake fluid, and engine oil should be checked for age-appropriate replacement intervals. Finally, with the rear brake pads having recently reached a dangerous wear level, a full under-bonnet and under-vehicle inspection at the time of purchase would be strongly advisable to confirm that no further deferred maintenance is outstanding.