2013 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7L Diesel · YP13 PNN

The 2013 Vauxhall Mokka most recently passed its MOT on 21 October 2025, although this pass was accompanied by three advisories relating to front and rear brake disc wear and front tyre wear approaching the legal limit. While the immediate outcome is satisfactory, the maintenance trend is showing signs of worsening rather than stable condition. The October 2025 pass came just four days after a previous test on 17 October 2025 which resulted in a failure due to a fractured nearside rear coil spring, classed as a Major defect. This is a significant structural suspension failure, and combined with the persistent brake disc wear advisories now appearing on two consecutive tests and the front tyre wear advisory, it suggests the vehicle is experiencing accumulated wear typical of a thirteen year old chassis and that some components are being left until they reach the threshold of failure rather than being proactively renewed. The recorded mileage of 80,396 miles across approximately thirteen years equates to an annual average of around 6,184 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and slightly below the national average. This is a sensible mileage profile that should not on its own raise concerns of high wear, but the MOT history shows a gap between the November 2023 test and the November 2024 test where no mileage was implied to have been covered, suggesting the vehicle may have had periods of limited use or standing. Given the relatively modest annual mileage, mechanical wear should not be excessive, but age-related deterioration of rubber, seals, fluids, and corrosion-prone components becomes more relevant than high-mileage engine wear in this case. Given the fractured rear coil spring recorded as a Major defect in October 2025, the buyer must physically inspect the vehicle's ride height and suspension carefully. A fractured coil spring typically presents as a noticeable sag on one corner, a loud metallic clunk or crash when traversing bumps or speed humps, and potentially uneven rear tyre wear due to the altered geometry. The suspension arm rear bush wear flagged in November 2024 further suggests the front lower control arm bushes, particularly the forward bush, may be nearing renewal and should be inspected for cracking, splitting, or play when the wheel is rocked by hand. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, pay attention to any steering vagueness or wandering which would indicate the track rod end dust cover deterioration noted on the offside front has allowed contamination into the ball joint, and check for uneven front tyre wear as this is a classic symptom of worn suspension bushes or failing steering components. With brake discs flagged as pitted or scored on both axles across the 2024 and 2025 tests, prospective buyers should expect that brake discs and likely pads will require renewal in the near term. During a test drive, listen for brake squeal or grinding on light application, feel for any vibration or shudder through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm stopping, and check whether the vehicle pulls to one side indicating a binding or seized caliper, a common issue on standing vehicles. Beyond the recorded defects, age-appropriate checks are essential for a thirteen year old Mokka with modest mileage. Inspect all tyres including the rear set for sidewall cracking and perishing caused by age rather than wear, examine the exhaust system for corrosion particularly at the rear silencer and mounting brackets, verify the 12 volt battery is recent as batteries typically last five to six years and a failing unit can cause erratic electrical behaviour, and confirm the service book shows timely replacement of engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and transmission fluid based on calendar intervals rather than mileage alone. Given the structural seat belt anchorage insecurity flagged in November 2024, confirm this has been properly repaired and the seat belt functions correctly, as anchorage integrity is critical to occupant safety.