2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

31,558 MOT tests in 2024. 65.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time65.3%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 31,558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    978 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    1,050 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.6%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.9%
  2. Lights & electrics12.8%
  3. Brakes8.4%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Steering5.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%

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 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 65.3% of 2014 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 31,558 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 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).