2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · BF66 ECD

The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 25 November 2025 at 69,375 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant. It follows a period where the vehicle required attention to braking and exhaust components, suggesting the previous owner addressed those items rather than letting them deteriorate. The trajectory from flagged defects in 2022 and 2024 to a fully clear test in 2025 indicates responsible upkeep in the most recent ownership period. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2021 test at 44,348 miles and the November 2025 test at 69,375 miles, the Mokka covered roughly 25,000 miles across four years, averaging approximately 6,250 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, no sudden jumps between tests, and the odometer progression reads logically from 44,348 through 54,331, 59,451, 66,671, and finally 69,375. The vehicle appears to have been used regularly without extended periods of inactivity that could raise concerns about deterioration from standing. The 2024 test on 5 November at 66,671 miles flagged a worn and pitted rear brake disc, though the tester judged it not seriously weakened. By the November 2025 test, that defect had been resolved, implying the disc was replaced or the caliper was serviced. Buyers should still inspect the rear braking assembly in person, checking for uneven pad wear, caliper slide pin operation, and disc condition, as binding rear calipers are a known issue on this platform. The 2022 test on 29 November at 54,331 miles recorded a minor exhaust leak at the front flexi joint alongside perishing rear tyres and a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit. These were consumable items and have since been addressed, but the exhaust flexi section deserves a physical inspection for cracking or soot staining, particularly if the vehicle has seen short trips that accelerate corrosion in the exhaust system. The 2022 advisories on tyre condition and the 2024 brake disc wear suggest the vehicle was not always maintained to the highest standard in earlier years. A prospective buyer should examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe for corrosion, particularly around the rear beam and front lower arms where rust can accumulate on Mokkas used in salted winter conditions. The clean 2025 result is encouraging, but it reflects a single point in time. A thorough test drive under braking, over rough surfaces, and at motorway speed remains essential to verify that the underlying mechanical condition matches the paper record.