Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto (2016)
2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE CDTI Auto passes its first MOT only 61.1% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a genuine red flag for reliability. Dangerous defects are not showing up in this cohort, but the weak pass rate suggests these diesels are developing issues across brakes, emissions, and suspension components that need addressing before test day.
With a median mileage of 53,601 miles at around eight years old, these cars are running at typical wear-and-tear levels—the real concern is that they're failing at a notably higher rate than comparable vehicles. Before buying one, budget for pre-purchase inspection to identify what's likely broken or imminent, and factor in repair costs; this diesel engine is honest but the platform appears to have weak points that emerge around this age and mileage.
What to check before buying a 2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 129 | 60.6% | 0.26 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 2 | 90% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto vehicles fall between 40,579 and 67,974 miles.
2016 Vauxhall Mokka SE Cdti Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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