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Vauxhall Mokka reliability by build year

Coverage 2012-present2 named generationssmall SUVSUVPETROL / DIESEL / ELECTRICITY
At a glance

Vauxhall Mokka built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Vauxhall Mokkas built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

24% of MOT tests on Vauxhall Mokkas built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Vauxhall Mokkas built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Vauxhall Mokka's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Exhaust

Worth checking

Listen for blow noises from a cold start; check for rust and leaks at the manifold and cat connections.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Mokka's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e)

BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) (2021-present)

Poor
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

15.4% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 8,541 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Mokka Mk1 (J-A)

Mk1 (J-A) (2012-2020)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

23.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 44,729 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Vauxhall Mokka.

See every build year for the Vauxhall Mokka

Side-by-side

Vauxhall Mokka generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) (2021-present)
Poor
Poor15.4%built around 2021 (4 years old)from 8,541 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (J-A) (2012-2020)
Poor
Poor23.9%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 44,729 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Mokka, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Vauxhall Mokka fail rate by age

This chart combines every Vauxhall Mokka ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
23,29310.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
8,54415.4%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
8,54617.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
34,85820.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
44,72923.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
50,36126.0%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
58,57628.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
51,55127.2%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
29,55527.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
10,34927.8%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
20028.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 13 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Vauxhall Mokka stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Vauxhall models

10th of 10

Among the highest fail rates of the 10 Vauxhall models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other SUVs

88th of 89

88th lowest fail rate of 89 SUVs with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

23.9%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Vauxhall Mokkas

These issues come from 7-year-old Vauxhall Mokkas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.8%
    Advisory: 9,899Fail: 743 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    13.8%
    Advisory: 8,424Fail: 682 (7% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    11.9%
    Advisory: 5,423Fail: 1,186 (18% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    8.8%
    Advisory: 3,327Fail: 638 (16% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    8.2%
    Advisory: 3,696Fail: 63 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 44,729 MOT tests on 7-year-old Vauxhall Mokkas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Vauxhall Mokkas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Suspension + Tyres27%
  2. Brakes + Tyres24%
  3. Brakes + Suspension19%
  4. Emissions & exhaust + Tyres14%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 15,336 MOT tests on Vauxhall Mokka cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

95%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

26 recalls in all

25 of the 26 Vauxhall Mokka recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 Critical
  • 20 more

Top concerns

  • Vauxhall fuel pipe
  • A fuel pipe could develop a leak in the engine compartment which could lead to a risk of a vehicle fire.
  • Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen T-Roc

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    9.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%

    Lower fail rate: 9.6%, against 23.9% for the Vauxhall Mokka, both built around 2018.

    9,233 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.3%
    Dangerous
    2.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 7.6%, against 23.9% for the Vauxhall Mokka, both built around 2018.

    1,815 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mitsubishi Eclipse

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.4%, against 23.9% for the Vauxhall Mokka, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,969 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Skoda Karoq

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.3%

    Lower fail rate: 10.3%, against 23.9% for the Vauxhall Mokka, both built around 2018.

    8,610 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Vauxhall Mokka across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 10 Vauxhall models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 44,729 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Vauxhall Mokka ever sold: 320,562 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 44,729 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.