2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · ML16 JRX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in suspension and component neglect. While the most recent test on July 24 2025 at 75,154 miles passed, it followed a significant failure involving multiple critical mechanical faults. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to recurring mechanical failures in 2024 and 2025 suggests that components are only being addressed when forced by inspection failure rather than through a proactive service schedule. At 75,154 miles over ten years, the Mokka averages approximately 7,500 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical low-intensity urban usage. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 8,700 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,600 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This consistent use indicates the vehicle has not sat idle for long periods, yet the mechanical record points to accelerated wear on rubber and mechanical joints. A buyer must inspect the front-end suspension closely, as the track rod end and anti-roll bar ball joints have been flagged for play across two consecutive testing years. The failure of both rear coil springs in July 2025 is a significant indicator of component fatigue that should be verified as having been properly replaced. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads and pitted discs suggests that the braking system was operated near its limits, necessitating a thorough check of current pad thickness and caliper condition to prevent binding. The reported engine malfunction indicator light and tyre pressure monitoring system failure in the 2025 test require a diagnostic scan to ensure these electronic faults were cleared and not merely masked. Given the recurring nature of the suspension arm bushes and ball joints, a physical inspection of the undercarriage for excessive corrosion is essential to ensure no further structural degradation has developed since the previous tester reports.