2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

42,571 MOT tests in 2024. 66.6% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time66.6%
Failed or needed repairs33.4%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 42,571 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. Position lamp: not working5.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    1,225 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.2%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.2%
  2. Lights & electrics14.1%
  3. Tyres7.4%
  4. Brakes7.1%
  5. Steering5.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  8. Body & chassis2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

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 2015 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 66.6% of 2015 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 42,571 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).