2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Petrol · NG16 UVL
2016 Vauxhall Mokka (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 68,865 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MOKKA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NG16 UVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 68,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG16 UVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Mokka (NG16 UVL) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
NG16 UVL Mileage History
- 02/09/202458,375 mi
- 02/09/202458,375 mi
- 03/09/202563,193 mi+4,818 mi
- 12/09/202563,284 mi+91 mi
- 03/09/202668,865 mi+5,581 mi
Average of roughly 5,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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