Comparison · small SUVs

Vauxhall Mokka vs Dacia Duster: which is more reliable?

The Vauxhall Mokka does better at the MOT, with a score of 92 against 90 for the Dacia Duster, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 299,695 real MOT tests in 2024.

Vauxhall Mokka

92Below average
MOT tests229,657

Dacia Duster

90Well below average
MOT tests70,038

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testVauxhall MokkaDacia Duster
3–5 years
98About average
92Well below average
6–9 years
90Well below average
89Well below average
10–14 years
93Below average
86Well below average
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVauxhall MokkaDacia Duster
202189.7%83.9%
201981.4%75.3%
201876.6%73.9%
201772.0%72.9%
201667.5%67.9%
201566.6%64.5%
201465.3%60.3%
201362.5%57.5%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVauxhall MokkaDacia Duster
Lights & electrics10.118.8
Suspension13.84.9
Brakes6.37.9
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.36.4
Tyres6.05.5
Emissions & leaks3.71.9
Steering3.12.3
Body & chassis1.93.1

Vauxhall Mokka: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

Dacia Duster: top failures

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Mokka or the Dacia Duster?

The Vauxhall Mokka does better at the MOT, with a score of 92 against 90 for the Dacia Duster, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Vauxhall Mokka and Dacia Duster can be compared?

Both were tested for 8 registration years (2013–2021). The Vauxhall Mokka had the higher pass rate in 6 of them and the Dacia Duster in 2.

What fails most on each?

Vauxhall Mokka: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. Dacia Duster: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.