2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · ND66 EOO

Seven recorded MOT tests stretching back to 2019 all returned pass outcomes, and the most recent examination on 9 October 2025 was completed without any defects or advisories, giving the Mokka an unbroken run of roadworthy results across its documented history. The advisory book is exceptionally thin: a single note in September 2023 flagging slight perishing or cracking on tyres, and a 2024 advisory noting that plastics were covering some testable items. No structural corrosion, suspension component wear, brake defects, exhaust concerns, or lighting failures have ever been raised by the DVSA examiner, and the absence of any recorded failure means there is no rectification history to interrogate. On paper, this is a particularly clean MOT profile for a ten-year-old crossover. The recorded mileage of 30,356 against a 2016 registration equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,000 miles, which is substantially below the typical usage rate for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no anomalous jumps between tests, and the mileage progression across each annual examination appears consistent with steady, light use rather than mixed or high-mileage operation. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage of this nature generally means reduced wear on friction components such as brake pads and discs, clutch material where applicable, and the working surfaces of the engine and transmission. However, prolonged periods of stationary use combined with short journeys can accelerate certain deterioration processes unrelated to mileage accumulation, and any inspection should remain alert to age-related degradation rather than assuming low miles automatically equates to new-like condition. The 2023 advisory regarding tyre perishing is worth probing on a physical inspection, as sidewall cracking tends to worsen over time regardless of tread depth. Check all four tyres plus the spare for hairline fissures in the sidewall rubber, paying particular attention to the area between the tread shoulder and the wheel rim, and confirm the manufacturing date by examining the DOT stamp on each sidewall. The 2024 advisory about plastic trim obscuring testable items is not in itself a mechanical defect but warrants a brief conversation with the seller to identify which components were covered and to request that those trims be removed so they can be visually examined. During the road test, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as the McPherson strut and lower arm assemblies on the Mokka are known wear points that would normally manifest on a higher-mileage example but merit confirmation here. The brakes should be exercised firmly from speed to check for any pulling to either side, which would suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear, and the steering should be turned lock to lock both at standstill and at low speed to detect any clonking or roughness that could indicate worn tie rod ends or drop links. With the vehicle parked, a thorough visual inspection underneath should look for any signs of fluid seepage around the engine sump, power steering rack, and front subframe mounting points, given that the Mokka's lower engine and steering components are known to weep oil and fluid with age rather than miles. Finally, a thorough service history review is strongly advised; while the MOT record itself is clean, the DVSA data cannot confirm that routine maintenance such as cambelt replacement, coolant changes, or transmission fluid have been carried out at manufacturer-specified intervals, and these age-related service items are particularly important to verify on a low-mileage, ten-year-old vehicle where service work may have been deferred rather than simply unnecessary.