2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

39,446 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 39,446 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,352 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.1%
  2. Lights & electrics12.1%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Brakes6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.7%

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 2016 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2016 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 39,446 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).