2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · ST64 CZJ

The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka passed its most recent MOT on 15 January 2026 at 118,553 miles, but the certificate carries a cluster of advisories that point to a worsening maintenance trend rather than a stable one. The tester flagged a corroded front sub-frame, worn front suspension arm rear bushes on both sides, slightly worn rear swivel pins and bushes, and corrosion on all four shock absorbers. None of these were serious enough to fail the test, yet their presence together suggests the chassis and suspension have been left to deteriorate. Comparing this with the January 2025 test, the car has moved from isolated wear items to a broader pattern of neglected underbody components. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a twelve-year-old vehicle. It recorded 97,925 miles in January 2024, 109,502 miles in January 2025, and 118,553 miles in January 2026, representing roughly 11,500 to 12,000 miles per year over the last two years. This sits comfortably above the earlier average of around 9,879 miles per year, indicating the car has been used more intensively recently. There are no glaring gaps in the annual test record, and the mileage accumulation does not suggest long periods of standing or recent clocking. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front sub-frame and suspension mounting points, as corrosion noted in January 2026 may have progressed in the five months since the test. The recurring advisories on rear swivel pin and bush wear, dating back to January 2024, confirm a persistent issue that has never been fully rectified. Front suspension arm bushes have appeared as worn in three consecutive annual tests, suggesting either poor-quality replacements or underlying alignment and loading problems. The fractured rear coil springs that caused the January 2025 failure were replaced, but the root cause, whether corrosion, overloading, or defective springs, needs verifying. The braking and exhaust systems also warrant close attention. Rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in January 2025, and a minor exhaust gas leak at the front flexi pipe appeared in both 2025 tests. Neither was re-advised in 2026, implying they may have been replaced, but a physical check will confirm whether the repairs are sound. The oil leak noted across multiple years, while never deemed excessive, should be traced to its source. A car with this many recurring suspension and corrosion advisories demands a thorough underbody inspection on a ramp before any purchase decision.