2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

22,165 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    655 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    234 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  2. Lights & electrics5.9%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Tyres3.5%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

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 structure16.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%

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 2019 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2019 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,165 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).