2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · SP17 HAU

A clear pattern of chronic front and rear brake wear emerges from the DVSA history of this 2017 Vauxhall Mokka, with the same components surfacing as advisories and defects across multiple consecutive tests. Front brake discs were first noted as worn in September 2020 and again in September 2022, while front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both the September 2022 failed test and the September 2023 pass, suggesting a recurring need for pad and possibly disc replacement at roughly two-year intervals. More concerning is the September 2021 failed test, which recorded the rear brake pads as less than 1.5 mm thick, a dangerous defect that places the vehicle in the most serious MOT category and indicates the braking system was being run to the legal limit. Additionally, the September 2022 failure listed both rear tyres with cuts deep enough to reach the ply or cords, alongside a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The most recent tests in September 2024 and November 2025 returned clean passes with no advisories recorded, indicating that the most recent inspection cycle is free of flagged items, though this follows the substantial brake and tyre rectification work that would have been undertaken after the 2021 and 2022 failures. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,470 miles per year based on 94,229 recorded miles over nine years of registration, placing this Mokka close to the typical usage band for its age and ruling out both extended standing periods and exceptionally high accumulation. There are no multi-year gaps in the testing record and the tests occur at consistent twelve-month intervals, which provides a continuous chain of evidence with no hidden lay-up period that might mask component degradation. At this moderate annual rate, the braking components would be expected to accumulate wear gradually rather than rapidly, so the recurring front and rear brake advisories across multiple consecutive years suggest that consumable replacement intervals on this vehicle have been on the shorter side rather than reflecting heavy-duty use. Any prospective buyer should approach the front braking system as a priority inspection area given the sustained history of disc and pad advisories. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or squealing from the front wheels under light braking, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that would indicate disc lipping or warping, particularly as the front discs have now been in service across multiple advisory cycles. Check that the car pulls up cleanly and squarely without pulling to one side, which could point to a binding caliper or uneven pad wear, and verify that the front discs have visible material remaining rather than being worn down to a thin ridge at the outer edge. Inspect the rear brake components too, as the September 2021 test recorded dangerously thin rear pads and the September 2021 advisory noted rear disc wear; any roughness, judder, or scraping noise from the rear under braking would warrant immediate closer inspection. The September 2022 failure for both rear tyres with cuts exposing the ply or cords, together with the inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system, means the wheels and tyres should be examined carefully at the point of purchase. Look closely at the sidewalls and tread of all four tyres for any cuts, bulges, cracking, or perishing, paying particular attention to the rear pair, and confirm that the TPMS warning light extinguishes promptly after the system resets, as a persistent or recurring warning could indicate a faulty sensor rather than a simple reset. Given that the vehicle has now covered 94,229 miles, it is also worth raising the vehicle on a ramp if possible to check the rear brake discs for corrosion or lipping at the outer edge, and to inspect the rear suspension bushes and shock absorbers for any perishing or oil misting, as these are common wear items on Mokka chassis at this mileage bracket and have not been the subject of any recorded advisories in the available history.