2014 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · VX14 XLE

A genuinely clean bill of health is supported by the recorded DVSA history for this twelve-year-old Vauxhall Mokka. The most recent assessment on 23 February 2026 recorded a pass with no advisories or defects noted, following a similar pass in February 2025 and another clean pass in February 2024. Two earlier entries in 2025 and 2026 are recorded as failures, but the tester noted no specific defects on either occasion, which typically suggests an administrative refusal rather than a mechanical concern, allowing the vehicle to return a short time later and pass without issue. Across the three visible test cycles there are no advisories relating to component wear, corrosion, or fluid leaks, indicating a consistent record of roadworthiness and no chronic mechanical issues flagged by the DVSA at the point of test. The recorded mileage of 73,917 miles across roughly twelve years of service equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 6,160 miles, which is broadly in line with typical private use for a vehicle of this age. The MOT records are spaced at regular annual intervals with no multi-year gaps, suggesting the car has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods. This pattern of steady, moderate mileage is mechanically favourable, as it tends to preserve drivetrain seals, suspension bushes, and brake components by avoiding the prolonged stationary periods that accelerate rubber deterioration, and equally avoids the high-mileage wear that drives premature component replacement. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific component failures to target with inspection, though a thorough physical check remains essential given the age and mileage. On the test drive, pay close attention to the front suspension, which is a known wear point on the Mokka platform; listen for knocking or clonking from the front struts, anti-roll bar bushes, and lower wishbone joints over uneven road surfaces, and feel for vagueness or clunks through the steering when turning at low speed. Inspect the front brake discs for an obvious lip on the outer edge and check for any binding or pulling under firm braking, as a vehicle at this mileage may be approaching the second or third set of discs depending on prior driving style. Underneath the vehicle, examine the subframe mounting points, brake and fuel pipework, and suspension arms for corrosion, paying particular attention to the rear axle mounting areas, which are vulnerable to surface rust on UK-registered cars of this era. During a cold start, listen for any timing chain rattle from the 1.4 turbo or 1.7 CDTI engine, depending on which is fitted, and watch for blue smoke on initial warm-up, which can indicate turbo seal or piston ring wear. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning lamps illuminate correctly at ignition and extinguish once running, and ensure the electronic stability control and tyre pressure monitoring systems are functioning, as these are common irritant faults on higher-mileage Mokka examples and could incur penalty points on any subsequent MOT.