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Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo reliable? We analysed 1,235 real MOT tests across 1,278 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,235 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
18,069mi
Annual Mileage
5,821mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate 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 Ultimate Turbo.

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

89.7%
2023
93.4%
2022

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,385 mi/yr
Typical
5,821 mi/yr
Average
5,686 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,404 mi/yr

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 951 89.7% 12,010 17,978 27,804
2022 257 93.4% 12,738 18,946 26,177

How Long Does a Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Last?

Based on 1,278 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.0 years
Median
2.0 years

Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
18,069 mi
75th Percentile
27,374 mi
95th Percentile
43,430 mi
Max Recorded
91,294 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo

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

Best year
2022

93.4% MOT pass rate from 257 tests

Year to avoid
2023

89.7% MOT pass rate from 951 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.4% across 257 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.7% — 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Turbo THIS CAR 90.5% 1,235 18,069 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
Honda Jazz SE I-vtec CVT 98.6% 623 26,327 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo?

The Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 1,235 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 Ultimate 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 Ultimate Turbo owner drives around 5,821 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 Ultimate Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo reliable?
Based on 1,235 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo does around 5,821 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate 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 Ultimate Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Turbo is 2022 with a 93.4% pass rate across 257 tests.