2016 Vauxhall Mokka 1.4L Petrol · YY16 VGD

This Vauxhall Mokka presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT, conducted on 26 September 2025 at 53,065 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. Looking back through the history, the maintenance trend is remarkably stable. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests, with the sole exception being a failed test on 18 October 2023 at 37,885 miles, which appears to have been rectified immediately as a pass was recorded on the same day. There are no recurring advisories, no escalating mechanical wear, and no evidence of unresolved structural or safety defects. The record suggests a vehicle that has been kept in sound mechanical order. The mileage profile tells a specific story. At roughly 5,300 miles per year, this is a notably low-mileage example for a 2016 vehicle. The annual mileage accumulation has remained fairly consistent, rising from 33,638 miles in November 2022 to 53,065 miles by September 2025, averaging around 6,500 miles per year over that three-year window. The gap between the October 2024 test at 40,720 miles and the September 2025 test at 53,065 miles shows a jump of over 12,000 miles in under twelve months, suggesting a shift from light use to more regular driving. No MOT records exist between 2016 and 2022, so the early life of the vehicle cannot be verified through this dataset. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that have sat for extended periods can develop issues that MOTs do not always catch, such as perished rubber brake hoses, deteriorated suspension bushes, or corroded brake discs and calipers from standing idle. The exhaust system and catalytic converter should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the car has been used primarily for short, low-speed journeys. Tyre condition deserves close attention; even with legal tread depth, tyres on a low-mileage car can suffer from dry rot and sidewall cracking due to age rather than wear. The underbody and structural mounting points should be inspected for corrosion, especially around the subframe, sills, and suspension mounting points, as surface corrosion can develop on vehicles that have been parked for long periods without adequate underbody protection. The braking system should be tested for binding or uneven wear, and the steering rack and track rod ends should be checked for play. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly recommended to verify that the clean MOT record reflects the true condition of the vehicle beneath the surface.