2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · DA12 TAA

The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka presents a broadly stable mechanical picture at its most recent test. In the July 2025 pass at 75,759 miles, the tester flagged only one advisory for front inner tyre wear close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, indicating a minor consumable issue rather than a structural or mechanical failure. The maintenance trend over the last three years is one of resolution rather than deterioration. The June 2023 failure at 62,071 miles recorded a non-functioning nearside front position lamp, degraded suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both fronts, and front brake pads wearing thin. All of these defects were rectified ahead of the immediate retest on the same day, and the subsequent two annual tests in 2024 and 2025 passed cleanly apart from the tyre advisory. There is no evidence of recurring or worsening faults in the active record. The mileage accumulation is consistent with light-to-moderate use for a vehicle approaching eleven years of age. Between the May 2022 test at 54,416 miles and the July 2025 test at 75,759 miles, the car covered 21,343 miles across three years, averaging roughly 7,114 miles annually. The jump from 68,918 miles in July 2024 to 75,759 miles in July 2025 represents a single-year increase of 6,841 miles, which is unremarkable and sits within the typical range for this age profile. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking components, given the 2023 failure flagged ball joint dust covers and thin front pads. Worn dust covers can allow dirt ingress that accelerates ball joint wear, so checking for play or knocking in the front suspension is sensible even though the defect was cleared. The recurring tyre wear pattern noted in 2025 points to possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes causing uneven inner edge wear on the front tyres. Inspect the inner sidewalls and tread depth across both front tyres, and check the condition of the brake discs for scoring or lipping, as thin pads in 2023 may have contributed to disc wear. A thorough underside inspection for corrosion on the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines is also advisable on a vehicle of this age, particularly if it has spent time on salted roads.