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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Mokka. Check any Mokka by registration number below.

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75.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.0%

vs Vauxhall Avg

11

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Mokka — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Mokka has an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, which is 7.0 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Mokka on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Mokka fails its MOT are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Mokka for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Mokka is around 38,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Mokka, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Mokka, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Mokka performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

2021

Based on 79 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 3yr

29k mi

2019

Based on 54,604 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.8%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

2018

Based on 76,796 vehicles

84.0%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

18.1%

Mileage at 5yr

56k mi

2017

Based on 88,938 vehicles

79.9%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

21.5%

Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

2016

Based on 95,879 vehicles

76.7%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2015

Based on 103,740 vehicles

75.3%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

26.1%

Mileage at 10yr

113k mi

2014

Based on 76,696 vehicles

73.1%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

28.2%

Mileage at 10yr

120k mi

2013

Based on 30,678 vehicles

69.6%Average
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

31.5%

Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

2012

Based on 42,000 vehicles

0.8%Poor
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

38k mi

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

0

Based on 262,901 vehicles

83.0%Good
Vauxhall average: 82.0%
Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Mokka

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Mokka fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.9%
2

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.4%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.1%
4

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.9%
5

A tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

1.8%

Typical Mileage — Vauxhall Mokka

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2012 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Mokka.

At 3 Years

22,000

miles

At 5 Years

38,000

miles

At 10 Years

72,000

miles

Vauxhall Mokka — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Mokka MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Mokka?
The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Mokka is 75.0% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Mokka?
The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Mokka are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (3.9%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 75.0%, the Vauxhall Mokka is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Mokka?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Mokka?
Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Mokka: 35,388 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mokka to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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