2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · BC66 ULF

The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 22nd December 2025 at 55,111 miles with zero defects. That result followed a failure just three days earlier on 19th December 2025, also at 55,111 miles, where the tester flagged four tyre-related defects and rear brake wear alongside a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. The rapid retest and clean pass indicate those items were promptly addressed, suggesting the previous owner acted on the failures rather than deferring repairs. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Between the 2022 test on 8th December at 23,495 miles and the 2023 test on 15th September at 31,039 miles, the car covered roughly 7,500 miles in nine months. From September 2023 to September 2024 it added 14,639 miles, and from September 2024 to December 2025 it recorded no further distance, sitting at 55,111 miles across both the failed and passed tests. That plateau over the final fourteen months raises the possibility the vehicle stood unused for an extended period, which can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation even without mileage accumulation. The recurring tyre defects warrant close attention. Rear tyre sidewall damage appeared as an advisory in September 2024, then both rear tyres failed structurally in December 2025 with tears from separation or partial failure. The nearside and offside front tyres also fell below the 1.6mm legal minimum at the same failure point. A prospective buyer should inspect all four tyres for age-related cracking, sidewall bulging, and uneven wear, and verify whether the December 2025 replacements are still fitted. The rear brake pads and discs were flagged as worn and pitted in the failed test, so a physical inspection of rear braking components remains advisable to confirm the condition of any parts replaced during the repair. The tyre pressure monitoring system fault from the December 2025 failure should also be verified as resolved, since a malfunctioning TPMS can mask slow punctures or pressure loss between checks. Given the car's low annual mileage of roughly 5,500 miles per year, suspension bushes, coil springs, and exhaust components may show age-related deterioration rather than wear-based fatigue. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and brake lines, is recommended before purchase.