2016 VAUXHALL MOKKA1.6L Diesel

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive repairs. The latest test in September 2025 at 53,601 miles resulted in a failure due to a coolant leak and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. While the vehicle passed the immediate retest, the appearance of a fluid leak suggests a cooling system issue that was only addressed after a failure, marking a departure from the clean records seen in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,360 miles per year. There is a notable gap between the November 2021 test at 27,433 miles and the October 2022 test at 36,255 miles, during which the car covered nearly 9,000 miles. This low annual usage often indicates light use but can also lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake surfaces, which is consistent with the brake-related issues noted in the 2023 inspection. A buyer must scrutinise the cooling system to ensure the leak identified in September 2025 was fully rectified rather than merely masked with a temporary sealant. The October 2023 test at 43,436 miles flagged worn and pitted front brake discs along with thin pads, indicating that the owner waits until components reach wear limits before replacement. Given the low mileage, an inspector should also check for surface rust on the brake rotors and verify the suspension bushes for cracking, as these parts often suffer when vehicles that sit for long periods.