2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.6L Diesel · YJ16 WCZ
2016 Vauxhall Mokka (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 89,470 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL MOKKA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
YJ16 WCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 89,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YJ16 WCZ 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 (YJ16 WCZ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
YJ16 WCZ Mileage History
- 15/08/202337,940 mi
- 17/08/202451,915 mi+13,975 mi
- 19/08/202568,379 mi+16,464 mi
- 25/08/202689,466 mi+21,087 mi
- 26/08/202689,470 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 17,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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