Vauxhall Mokka Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Mokka reliable? We analysed 1,998,465 real MOT tests across 223,338 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Mokka is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Mokka.
Vauxhall Mokka Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Mokka. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Mokka MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Mokka to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Mokka Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Mokka models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Mokka Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Mokka owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Mokka MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Mokka year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 174 | 88.5% | 14,887 | 22,348 | 32,786 |
| 2021 | 113 | 88.5% | 12,438 | 18,802 | 31,315 |
| 2019 | 116,364 | 85.3% | 19,530 | 29,755 | 42,593 |
| 2018 | 204,285 | 84.3% | 22,016 | 34,113 | 48,244 |
| 2017 | 289,646 | 83.1% | 25,571 | 38,637 | 54,660 |
| 2016 | 366,983 | 80.1% | 28,182 | 42,274 | 60,049 |
| 2015 | 452,880 | 80.0% | 31,016 | 46,426 | 65,614 |
| 2014 | 373,427 | 80.4% | 35,462 | 53,295 | 75,060 |
| 2013 | 168,859 | 79.7% | 39,637 | 60,475 | 84,244 |
| 2012 | 11,694 | 79.2% | 40,844 | 61,872 | 85,108 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Mokka Last?
Based on 223,338 Vauxhall Mokka vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Mokka Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Mokka MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Mokka
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.5% MOT pass rate from 113 tests
79.2% MOT pass rate from 11,694 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Mokka is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.5% across 113 tests. The 2012 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Mokka Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Mokka THIS CAR | 81.2% | 1,998,465 | 43,952 mi | 13 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Dacia Sandero | 77.4% | 875,466 | 39,774 mi | 13 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Mokka outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Mokka has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.2% across 1,998,465 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Mokka with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Mokka owner drives around 5,839 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Mokka models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.