2020 Mobilvetta KEA P65 2.3L Diesel · US04 HOL

The most recent official DVSA MOT test for this 2020 Mobilvetta Kea P65 was conducted on 11 May 2026, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories recorded against it. This represents a clean bill of roadworthiness from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and when viewed alongside the three preceding annual test passes from 2023, 2024, and 2025, all of which were similarly free of recorded defects, the overall maintenance and compliance trend can be characterised as stable and consistently well-managed. There are no advisory notes, monitoring items, or imminent failure points flagged by the examiner at any point during this four-year MOT cycle, which is a reassuring indicator that the vehicle has not exhibited any progressive deterioration in areas such as braking efficiency, suspension integrity, lighting function, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. With a recorded odometer reading of 11,796 miles against a vehicle age of approximately six years, this Mobilvetta is operating at an exceptionally low annual average of around 1,966 miles per year. This places it well below typical usage rates for a motorhome or campervan of this type and suggests one of two operational profiles: either genuinely light, leisure-based use with infrequent journeys, or extended periods of standing or storage between trips. The implication from a mechanical standpoint is that, while major drivetrain components such as the engine, transmission, and turbocharger will have experienced minimal mechanical wear, the vehicle is far more likely to suffer from time-related degradation and standing-related defects rather than mileage-related wear. For a prospective buyer, this usage profile necessitates a particularly thorough physical inspection focused on age and standing-related deterioration rather than conventional high-mileage concerns. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, and ozone degradation, as rubber compounds harden and lose elasticity over time regardless of tread depth, and a six-year-old set may require replacement even if the tread appears legal. The braking system warrants careful scrutiny for corroded or seized calipers, pitted or corroded brake discs, and perished brake hoses and flexi-lines, all of which can develop during prolonged standing. A test drive should include several firm brake applications from moderate speed to confirm straight-line stopping without pulling, vibration, or shudder, and listening for any grinding or scraping that might suggest corroded pad backing plates or seized caliper slide pins. Further inspection should verify the condition and charge state of the 12V leisure and starter batteries, which commonly deteriorate through chronic undercharging in low-use vehicles and may exhibit reduced capacity or internal plate sulphation. All fluid systems should be questioned in terms of calendar age rather than mileage, including engine oil and filter, coolant, brake fluid (which is hygroscopic and typically requires renewal every two years regardless of mileage), and any gearbox or differential oils. The habitation area electrical systems, water systems, and gas appliances should be commissioned and tested for safe operation, as these are often neglected during storage. Finally, examine all suspension components, including coil springs, shock absorbers, and anti-roll bar bushes, for surface corrosion, seizing, or perished rubber, and inspect the underside and chassis for any signs of damp-related corrosion, particularly around outriggers, sills, and floor seams where standing in damp conditions can accelerate structural deterioration. Verifying a complete service history with documented annual inspections, fluid changes, and habitation servicing would significantly strengthen buyer confidence in this otherwise clean and well-presented low-mileage example.