2017 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · WN17 VLD

The 2017 Vauxhall Mokka presents a mixed maintenance picture that has deteriorated noticeably over the most recent two MOT cycles. The May 2026 test at 45,896 miles passed, but the tester flagged a defective front wiper blade, both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, and both rear tyres slightly damaged, cracking, or perishing with thin tread. These are not isolated advisories. The 2025 test at 40,642 miles revealed front brake pads wearing thin, front brake discs worn and lipped, rear tyres again noted as perished and aged, front anti-roll bar ball joints with slight play on both sides, and front upper MacPherson strut pins or bushes worn on both sides. Comparing the two most recent tests, the pattern is worsening. Suspension wear items that were present in 2025 have not been rectified, and tyre condition has deteriorated further, suggesting the vehicle has been driven with known faults left unaddressed for over a year. The mileage profile is low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,100 miles per year. Between the May 2022 test at 29,386 miles and the May 2023 test at 31,586 miles, the car covered approximately 2,200 miles in twelve months. From May 2023 to April 2024, it added around 4,900 miles, then climbed another 4,155 miles by April 2025, and a further 5,254 miles by May 2026. The annual mileage has been gradually increasing in recent years, yet the vehicle has still not exceeded typical use. Two consecutive clean passes in 2022 and 2023 suggest a period of straightforward upkeep, but the accumulating defects since 2024 indicate that maintenance standards have slipped as the car has aged, despite relatively light use. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The 2025 advisories for worn upper MacPherson strut bushes and play in both front anti-roll bar ball joints remain unresolved as of the May 2026 test. These items directly affect handling precision and can accelerate uneven tyre wear, which is consistent with the edge wear noted on the front tyres in the latest test. The front brake discs were already lipped in 2025, and the pads were flagged as thin. A physical inspection should verify whether these components have been replaced or whether the vehicle has continued operating on worn braking surfaces. The rear tyres have appeared on three consecutive MOTs with cracking, perishing, or damage, and at nine years of age the rubber compound will have degraded significantly regardless of remaining tread depth. Budgeting for a full set of replacement tyres is prudent. The persistent TPMS warning across both 2025 and 2026 tests also warrants investigation, as it may indicate a sensor fault, slow puncture, or simply underinflation that has gone unchecked.