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Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo reliable? We analysed 1,433 real MOT tests across 710 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,433 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.2%
Typical Mileage
24,922mi
Annual Mileage
6,579mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo.

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

85.9%
2022
83.6%
2021

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,483 mi/yr
Typical
6,579 mi/yr
Average
7,661 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,307 mi/yr

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 1,070 85.9% 17,088 24,892 33,206
2021 298 83.6% 17,480 24,811 36,050

How Long Does a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Last?

Based on 710 Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.9 years
Median
3.0 years

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,922 mi
75th Percentile
33,803 mi
95th Percentile
53,153 mi
Max Recorded
118,062 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

85.9% MOT pass rate from 1,070 tests

Year to avoid
2021

83.6% MOT pass rate from 298 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.9% across 1,070 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — 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 SE Edition Turbo Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo THIS CAR 85.2% 1,433 24,922 mi — 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
Kymco Yup 78.5% 958 10,468 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo?

The Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.2% across 1,433 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 SE Edition Turbo 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 SE Edition Turbo owner drives around 6,579 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.

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.

Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo reliable?
Based on 1,433 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo has a 85.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo does around 6,579 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Mokka SE Edition Turbo is 2022 with a 85.9% pass rate across 1,070 tests.