Comparison · small SUVs
Vauxhall Mokka vs Hyundai Kona: which is more reliable?
The Hyundai Kona does better at the MOT, with a score of 101 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 273,671 real MOT tests in 2024.
Vauxhall Mokka
Hyundai Kona
By age
MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).
| Age at test | Vauxhall Mokka | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 98About average | 100About average |
| 6–9 years | 90Well below average | 106Above average |
| 10–14 years | 93Below average | – |
| 15+ years | – | – |
Year by year
Share that passed first time, same registration year.
Problem areas
Failure items per 100 tests.
| Area | Vauxhall Mokka | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 13.8 | 0.6 |
| Lights & electrics | 10.1 | 3.2 |
| Tyres | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors) | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Brakes | 6.3 | 2.4 |
| Emissions & leaks | 3.7 | 0.4 |
| Steering | 3.1 | 0.1 |
| Body & chassis | 1.9 | 0.2 |
Vauxhall Mokka: top failures
Hyundai Kona: top failures
Questions
Which is more reliable, the Vauxhall Mokka or the Hyundai Kona?
The Hyundai Kona does better at the MOT, with a score of 101 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age.
Which years of the Vauxhall Mokka and Hyundai Kona can be compared?
Both were tested for 4 registration years (2017–2021). The Vauxhall Mokka had the higher pass rate in 1 of them and the Hyundai Kona in 3.
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. Hyundai Kona: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.