2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

31,449 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 31,449 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    1,298 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    455 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.4%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Brakes6.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  5. Tyres4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

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 structure17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.3%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2018 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 31,449 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 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).