2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · YA16 EUV

The defining issue in this Mokka's MOT history is a fractured rear coil spring, flagged as a Major defect on the 2022 test, which represents the only genuine structural or safety failure on the record. A broken coil spring is not a gradual wear item but a sudden fatigue failure, typically caused by corrosion or impact damage, and it carries an immediate fail because the broken section can strike the bodywork or tyre. Elsewhere, the vehicle carries a clean record: it passed in January 2026 with no advisories, and the intervening years between 2020 and 2024 produced only clean passes, with the lone 2025 failure being limited to a malfunctioning Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, a straightforward electronic sensor issue rather than a mechanical concern. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness, anchored by a single notable suspension failure that was rectified at the time, and a clean recent test. Recorded mileage of 91,123 over a ten-year life equates to roughly 9,100 miles annually, a typical accumulation for a car of this age and consistent with regular commuter or family use. The recorded mileages are not provided in the supplied data, but the annual test pattern shows continuous use with no multi-year gaps, meaning the vehicle has not been laid up for extended periods that could provoke issues such as seized brakes, perished fuel lines, or prematurely aged tyre sidewalls from prolonged static load. This continuous usage pattern supports predictable wear on consumables and reduces the likelihood of hidden deterioration in rubber components, brake hydraulic seals, and underbody fasteners. For a prospective buyer, the rear suspension should be the primary area of physical inspection. Although the fractured coil spring was replaced at the 2022 test, neighbouring components such as the offside rear shock absorber, trailing arm bushes, and the nearside rear spring should be checked for corresponding fatigue or corrosion, as coil springs on small SUVs commonly fail due to pitting along the lower coils. On a test drive, listen for clonking over uneven surfaces, particularly over speed cushions or potholes, which would indicate worn rear suspension bushes or a fatigued spring. Pay attention to any audible rattle from the rear on undulating roads, a symptom often associated with tired coil spring seats. The braking system warrants attention given the advisory at the 2022 test noting rear brake pads wearing thin. With the vehicle now covering additional mileage, the pads may again be approaching the limit, and the condition of the rear brake discs should be examined for lipping or corrosion scoring. On the road, test for any pulling to one side under braking, a spongy pedal, or vibration through the pedal, all of which could point to binding calipers, warped discs, or hydraulic issues. Finally, confirm that the TPMS warning light extinguishes promptly on start-up and does not flag again shortly after, as the 2025 failure indicates prior intermittent sensor behaviour that may require replacement of the wheel-mounted sensor or valve stem unit.