2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

779 MOT tests in 2024. 62.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time62.6%
Failed or needed repairs37.4%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 779 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    26 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension23.1%
  2. Lights & electrics14.0%
  3. Brakes13.4%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Steering6.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 62.6% of 2012 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 779 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).