Vauxhall Mokka common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Vauxhall Mokka at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 220,723 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Mokka in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 7% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 35× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: exhaust system (a minor leak of exhaust gases) (34×); position lamp (not working) (10×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Mokka fails its MOT are ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Vauxhall Mokka
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Vauxhall Mokka than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 7% | 0.2% | 35× | 14,114 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.7% | 0.2% | 34× | 2,084 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.1% | 0.3% | 10× | 11,953 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 6.6% | 1.5% | 4.4× | 23,830 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 6.7% | 1.9% | 3.5× | 3,717 |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 7.6% | 2% | 3.8× | 1,984 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 13% | 3.7% | 3.4× | 2,084 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.3× | 26,776 |
Vauxhall Mokka by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 5,822 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.6%, 1.6×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 35,484 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (17%) | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases (4.9%, 12×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 43,959 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (15%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (4.9%, 25×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 23,830 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (7.3%, 24×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 8,052 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (17%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (8.7%, 29×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 2,245 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (8%, 27×) |
| 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 638 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (8.5%, 28×) |
Vauxhall Mokka by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 820 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2013 | 12,803 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (16×) |
| 2014 | 31,954 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (20×) |
| 2015 | 43,379 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (25×) |
| 2016 | 40,082 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (29×) |
| 2017 | 36,871 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (42×) |
| 2018 | 31,810 | Ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (42×) |
| 2019 | 22,773 | Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (34×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Vauxhall Mokka?
In 220,723 UK MOT tests of the Vauxhall Mokka in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt): recorded on 7% of tests of 2016–2018 cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km), 35× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: exhaust system (a minor leak of exhaust gases) (34×); position lamp (not working) (10×); engine oil leaks (leak, but not excessive) (4.4×). The most common reasons a Vauxhall Mokka fails its MOT are ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt); position lamp (not working); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Vauxhall Mokkas fail the MOT?
Across 220,723 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Vauxhall Mokka were ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt) (6.5% of tests); position lamp (not working) (3.7% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Vauxhall Mokka problems start?
The clearest Vauxhall Mokka-specific issue, ball joint dust cover (ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt), peaks against other cars at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) on 2016–2018 cars (7% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Vauxhall Mokka data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 220,723 tests of the Vauxhall Mokka. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.