2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate and common faults

12,803 MOT tests in 2024. 89.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.7%
Failed or needed repairs10.3%
Typical mileage at test20,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,803 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    167 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    90 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  7. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  2. Tyres3.0%
  3. Suspension2.0%
  4. Brakes1.6%
  5. Lights & electrics1.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2021 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2024, 89.7% of 2021 Vauxhall Mokka cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,803 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).