2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

12,481 MOT tests in 2024. 62.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time62.5%
Failed or needed repairs37.5%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,481 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    459 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    481 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.9%
  2. Lights & electrics12.9%
  3. Steering9.5%
  4. Brakes9.4%
  5. Tyres6.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%

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 2013 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 62.5% of 2013 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,481 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).