In 2025, 216,897 Vauxhall Mokka cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 66% passed first time, compared with 75% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Mokka worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 207 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 77% of Mokkas passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 13 years, that figure is 57% (all cars: 63%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 9 years (12 points behind).
Vauxhall Mokka All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Mokka passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 22,116 | 77% | 84% | 40,305 |
| 7 years | 31,775 | 71% | 81% | 47,246 |
| 8 years | 36,714 | 67% | 78% | 55,443 |
| 9 years | 39,766 | 63% | 75% | 62,879 |
| 10 years | 42,356 | 63% | 72% | 69,587 |
| 11 years | 31,024 | 63% | 69% | 80,114 |
| 12 years | 12,180 | 62% | 66% | 90,552 |
| 13 years | 748 | 57% | 63% | 92,678 |
What fails most on a Vauxhall Mokka
The area that lets the Mokka down most, relative to other cars, is steering: 5.6% of tests failed on it, 2.5 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and brakes.
Share of Mokka tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Suspension | 11.7% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 6.6% |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.2% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 3.8% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 3.7% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 3.5% |
What to check when buying a used Mokka
Based on where the Mokka fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Mokka
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a MokkaFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Vauxhall Mokka?
In 2025, 66% of Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 216,897 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 75%.
What do Vauxhall Mokka cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (11.7% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (6.6% of tests); a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (4.2% of tests).
Other Vauxhall models
Vauxhall Corsa (61%), Vauxhall Astra (65%), Vauxhall Insignia (67%), Vauxhall Zafira (62%), Vauxhall Vivaro (54%), Vauxhall Meriva (62%). All Vauxhall models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.