2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Premium Turbo Auto 1.2L Petrol · SH71 OBA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 33,249 miles, it had failed that same inspection due to multiple safety-critical defects. The transition from a failure to a pass on the same day indicates the owner only addressed necessary issues once legally compelled by the MOT requirement, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance between intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,650 miles per year. A significant gap of 14,681 miles between the December 2024 test at 18,568 miles and the December 2025 test at 33,249 miles shows a recent burst of usage. This sudden activity explains the rapid wear observed on consumables, specifically the thinning brake pads and the degradation of the rubber components, as the vehicle was subjected to higher stress than its long-term average would suggest. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The 2025 failure flagged perished anti-roll bar ball joint dust covers on both front sides and thin brake pads; while these were likely replaced to pass the test, an inspector must check for play in the joints or uneven wear. The recurring issue of tyres being worn on the edge in both 2024 and 2025 strongly suggests a persistent wheel alignment problem or incorrect geometry that has not been professionally rectified, leading to premature wastage of expensive rubber. The noted failure of the windscreen wipers in the December 2025 test further suggests general neglect of minor wear items. Given the low overall mileage, the mechanical components should be in fair condition, but the history indicates that the owner waits for component failures before servicing the vehicle. Verifying the current state of the tyres and the integrity of the suspension bushings is essential to ensure the previous alignment issues have not returned.