2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · FD16 HWS

The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend based on the official DVSA MOT history, with the most recent test on 16 January 2026 resulting in a clean pass and no advisories or defects recorded. Looking at the broader pattern, the vehicle has passed four of its last five tests without any recorded defects, with the only anomaly being a failure on 20 January 2025 which was swiftly followed by a pass just three days later on 23 January 2025. The absence of any recorded defect details on that earlier failure is unusual but the rapid retest and subsequent clean results strongly suggest an isolated or easily rectified issue rather than any persistent mechanical concern. Overall, the trend is stable with no emerging patterns of wear or deterioration flagged by the examining tester. Regarding recorded mileage, this Mokka has covered 94,574 miles over approximately ten years, which equates to an annual usage rate of around 9,457 miles per year. This is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and indicates consistent regular use rather than long periods of standing or excessive high-mileage driving. Such a usage profile is generally favourable for mechanical longevity, as regular driving helps prevent issues associated with prolonged inactivity such as brake caliper seizure, oil seal drying, and battery degradation. However, at this mileage, several major service items will have already been addressed multiple times, and the buyer should expect that certain consumables may now be approaching or requiring replacement based on time as well as distance. Despite the clean MOT record, any prospective buyer of a ten-year-old vehicle with approaching 100,000 miles should conduct thorough physical inspections regardless of test outcomes. Begin with a comprehensive tyre examination, paying particular attention to sidewall condition as tyres of this age are prone to perishing and cracking from environmental exposure even if the tread depth remains legal; check the date code on the sidewall and consider replacement if the tyres are over six years old. Inspect the brake discs carefully for any signs of corrosion, lipping on the outer edges, or scoring, as the Mokka is known to suffer from premature front disc wear. On a test drive, listen for any suspension knocks or clonks over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, or coil springs. Also evaluate brake feel for any pulling to one side, excessive pedal travel, or shudder under heavy braking, all of which would suggest binding calipers or warped discs requiring attention. Additional age-related checks should focus on the 12V battery condition, as units beyond five years of age often struggle to hold charge, particularly in vehicles with stop-start systems. Verify the service history to confirm that timing belts or chains, spark plugs, and coolant have been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals, as the Mokka's 1.4 turbo and 1.6 petrol engines have specific maintenance requirements. Inspect under the bonnet and beneath the vehicle for any signs of fluid leaks, particularly oil seepage from the cam cover or sump gasket, and check the exhaust system for corrosion around the rear silencer and mounting points, which commonly fail on older vehicles due to internal condensation. Finally, ensure that all warning lights illuminate and extinguish correctly on ignition, and consider a diagnostic scan to check for any stored fault codes relating to the emissions system, ABS sensors, or electronic stability control, as these intermittent issues may not have been captured during the standard MOT visual inspection.