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

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Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) built around 2021: about average at the MOT

Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) models built around 2021 fail their MOT a little more often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

15% of MOT tests on Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) models built around 2021 ended in a fail (retests included), against 11% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) models built around 2021 involves the tyres.

Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e)
poor reliability2021-presentSUVPETROL / DIESEL / ELECTRICITY

Based on 31,834 tests of Mokka models registered 2021+.

About 1 in 10 petrol Mokka cars registered in 2022 (10.5%) failed their first MOT.

Based on 13,527 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).

About 1 in 50 Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) MOTs (1.8%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2021 (4 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 8,541 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 40 Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) MOTs (2.7%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2021 (4 years old).

Based on 8,541 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
23,29310.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
8,54115.4%

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 4 years old.

How the Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) compares

At each age below, see how the Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 110,944 tests across 8 Vauxhall models, built around 2021 (4 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateVauxhall average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
23,29310.8%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
8,54115.4%

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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

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.

Visibility

Worth checking

Inspect the visibility carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

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.

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e).

  1. 1

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    1.8%

    Lower fail rate: 6.0%, against 15.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e), both built around 2021.

    4,973 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  2. 2

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 7.0%, against 15.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e), both built around 2021.

    1,425 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  3. 3

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.5%
    Dangerous
    1.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 5.1%, against 15.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e), both built around 2021.

    1,784 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

  4. 4

    Ford Puma

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    7.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    2.6%

    Lower fail rate: 7.8%, against 15.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e), both built around 2021.

    32,326 MOT tests on cars built around 2021

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.

Recall context

26 recalls in all

18 of the 26 Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 2 Critical
  • 16 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.
  • Alternator protection

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

BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) variants compared

Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) variants built around 2021

The fail rate for each Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.

Petrol

  • MOKKA SRI NAV PREMIUM TURBO15.1%1,457 tests
  • MOKKA ELITE NAV PREMIUM TURBO14.2%899 tests
  • MOKKA ELITE NAV TURBO14.8%823 tests
  • MOKKA SRI TURBO16.3%798 tests
  • MOKKA SE TURBO17.6%732 tests
  • MOKKA ELITE NAV PREMIUM T A10.1%387 tests
  • MOKKA SRI NAV PREMIUM TURBO A12.1%340 tests
  • MOKKA ULTIMATE NAV TURBO AUTO12.7%275 tests
  • MOKKA SRI TURBO AUTO14.1%262 tests
  • MOKKA LAUNCH EDITION TURBO A17.2%227 tests

Electricity

  • MOKKA SRI NAV PREMIUM EV17.5%536 tests
  • MOKKA ULTIMATE EDITION EV14.5%337 tests
  • MOKKA LAUNCH EDITION EV19.0%326 tests
  • MOKKA ELITE NAV PREMIUM EV18.0%250 tests
All generations of this modelPlenty of data

Most common issues on Vauxhall Mokkas of this age

This list covers every Vauxhall Mokka built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

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

    16.8%
    Advisory: 2,146Fail: 149 (6% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.0%
    Advisory: 1,271Fail: 18 (1% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    7.8%
    Advisory: 619Fail: 161 (21% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Major

    Wiper does not clear the windscreen properly

    7.0%
    Advisory: 243Fail: 496 (67% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    6.0%
    Advisory: 531Fail: 77 (13% of the times it was found)

Based on 8,544 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2021 (4 years old), the Vauxhall Mokka BW (2nd gen, Mokka-e) (2021-present) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 8,541 4-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 31,834 MOT tests on Vauxhall Mokkas first registered from 2021. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.