Vauxhall Mokka: what fails at MOT
314,000 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Mokka in 2024, counted. 27.6% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
27.6% of Vauxhall Mokka tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 20.6%, so the Mokka does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on suspension (8.4% of tests), lights and electrics (6% of tests) and tyres (3.9% of tests). It fails on suspension, lights and electrics and wipers, washers and windscreen more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,027 | 9.3% | 10.9% | 19,300 13,500 to 26,800 |
| 2019 | 30,069 | 17.7% | 13.4% | 31,800 22,400 to 43,100 |
| 2018 | 42,149 | 22.8% | 15.6% | 39,400 28,300 to 52,000 |
| 2017 | 49,223 | 26.8% | 18.2% | 47,100 34,700 to 61,300 |
| 2016 | 52,482 | 31.5% | 21.3% | 54,600 41,000 to 70,200 |
| 2015 | 57,451 | 32.3% | 24.4% | 61,600 46,700 to 78,300 |
| 2014 | 43,580 | 33.7% | 27.7% | 72,500 55,600 to 90,900 |
| 2013 | 17,632 | 36.1% | 30.6% | 83,200 65,100 to 103,300 |
| 2012 | 1,094 | 34.8% | 33.4% | 88,600 71,700 to 109,900 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Vauxhall Mokka tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Mokka | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 8.4% | 3.5% | More than most |
| Lights and electrics | 6.0% | 4.5% | More than most |
| Tyres | 3.9% | 4.0% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 3.6% | 2.3% | More than most |
| Brakes | 3.4% | 3.0% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.1% | 1.3% | More than most |
| Steering | 2.1% | 0.8% | More than most |
| Body and structure | 1.3% | 1.1% |
The parts that fail most
- Ball joint dust cover4.4%
- Wipers2.6%
- Coil spring2.6%
- Side light2.2%
- Tyre2.1%
- Brake pads2.1%
- Track rod end2.0%
- Headlamp aim1.8%
- Ball joint1.4%
- Engine warning light1.3%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
- Side light: not working2.2%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
- Ball joint: excessively worn1.3%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
- Tyre pressure warning system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.7%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.3%
- Brake pads: wearing thin7.3%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened4.4%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive4.1%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases3.6%
- Suspension pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement2.6%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “Has it ever failed on emissions or an exhaust leak, and what was done about it?”
Check a Vauxhall Mokka's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.