Comparison · small SUVs

Vauxhall Mokka vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 286,117 real MOT tests in 2024.

Vauxhall Mokka

92Below average
MOT tests229,657

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

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

Age at testVauxhall MokkaFord Puma
3–5 years
98About average
105Above average
6–9 years
90Well below average
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10–14 years
93Below average
–
15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVauxhall MokkaFord Puma
202189.7%92.1%
201981.4%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVauxhall MokkaFord Puma
Suspension13.81.2
Lights & electrics10.12.5
Tyres6.03.2
Brakes6.32.3
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.31.8
Emissions & leaks3.70.9
Steering3.10.1
Body & chassis1.90.6

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%

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Mokka or the Ford Puma?

The Ford Puma does better at the MOT, with a score of 105 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Vauxhall Mokka and Ford Puma can be compared?

Both were tested for 2 registration years (2019–2021). The Vauxhall Mokka had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Ford Puma 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. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.