2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

36,405 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs28.0%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 36,405 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 broken3.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    1,238 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    662 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.0%
  2. Lights & electrics8.9%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Tyres5.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Steering0.7%

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 structure15.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%

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 2017 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2017 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 36,405 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).