2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · WF16 MXG

The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka presents a generally stable and well-maintained roadworthiness profile, with a clean MOT record spanning five consecutive years. The most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 15,415 miles resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged a minor advisory for a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre. This advisory is minor and consumable in nature, not a structural or mechanical failure. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no serious defects emerging over the recorded period, suggesting the vehicle has been kept in reasonable running order. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Accumulating just 15,415 miles over roughly ten years equates to approximately 1,542 miles per year, well below the UK annual average. The increments between tests are modest and consistent: 1,094 miles between March 2025 and March 2026, 1,391 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and just 352 miles between March 2023 and March 2024. This suggests either very light local use or extended periods of inactivity. Such low utilisation can be a double-edged sword, as infrequent driving can lead to perished rubber components, stale fuel, and moisture accumulation in brake and exhaust systems. The recurring advisory pattern is worth noting. The nearside rear tyre was flagged for cracking or perishing in both the March 2026 and March 2025 tests, indicating a slow deterioration that has persisted across two consecutive MOT cycles. While the tyre passed both times, the repeated observation suggests the rubber is ageing and may require replacement soon. A buyer should inspect the date codes on all four tyres and the spare, as a ten-year-old vehicle may still be running on original or aged rubber regardless of tread depth. Beyond the tyre advisory, the absence of any mechanical or structural defects across the full MOT history is encouraging. No brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion issues have been recorded. A prospective buyer should still conduct a physical inspection, paying particular attention to brake disc condition and caliper operation given the low mileage and potential for surface corrosion from standing. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for perishing, and the underside examined for any early signs of corrosion that MOT testing may not yet have captured.