2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · CF16 WWM

This Vauxhall Mokka presents an exceptionally clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with five consecutive annual MOT tests from 2021 through 2025 all returning a pass classification and absolutely no advisories, defects, or failure points recorded across any of those examinations. The most recent assessment on 23 October 2025 once again cleared without a single issue noted, reinforcing what amounts to an uninterrupted trend of mechanical soundness stretching back to the 2021 test. For a ten-year-old crossover of this type, an advisory-free history is notably uncommon, suggesting that the inspected components under DVSA scope (braking system, suspension, steering, exhaust, lighting, tyres, and visible structure) have remained within serviceable limits throughout this period. The recorded odometer reading of 44,206 miles against a 2016 registration equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 4,400 miles per year, which is considerably below the average for a vehicle of this age and class. Testing cadence has remained consistent on an annual basis, with no gaps in MOT coverage that would indicate the vehicle was off the road, SORN'd, or unused for extended periods. This combination of low annual mileage and continuous testing suggests either light private use, a primarily second-car role, or a retirement/leisure-driven usage pattern. Mechanically, such low mileage accumulation reduces wear on major drivetrain and chassis components, though it can mean that consumables such as brake discs, callipers, and tyres may have aged more through time-related degradation than through active service. Given the absence of any recorded advisories or component-specific defects, the standard test-drive and inspection approach should focus on age-related deterioration that may not yet have crossed MOT failure thresholds but could warrant attention in the near term. On a road test, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower control arm bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, both known wear items on this platform. The steering should feel precise with no excessive play, vibration, or pulling to either side under braking, and any binding or uneven retardation from the brake pedal could indicate seized slider pins or corroded rear caliper mechanisms, given the low mileage and likelihood of infrequent heavy braking. Inspect the underbody and inner wheel arches closely for any surface corrosion beginning to form on the rear subframe, trailing arms, and brake pipe runs, as the Mokka's Mokka-A platform has shown susceptibility to rust in these areas even on well-maintained examples. With a four-figure annual mileage, the original-equipment tyres may still be fitted or may have aged out through age rather than tread wear, so verify the production date stamps on the sidewalls and confirm even wear across the axle to rule out alignment or suspension geometry issues. Finally, check for any signs of oil misting or seepage around the cam cover and sump gaskets, listen for any timing chain rattle on a cold start, and confirm that the cooling system has been maintained with fresh coolant, as age-related degradation of hoses and the thermostat housing is common on these units regardless of distance covered.