BMW X1 vs Vauxhall Mokka
On MOT-testable defects the BMW X1 comes out ahead: 12.3% of its tests record a failure against 16.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka, a 4.1-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Mokka records failures noticeably more often.
12.3%
X1 fail rate
16.4%
Mokka fail rate
4.11pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | BMW X1 | Vauxhall Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 558,903 | 1,337,180 |
| Pass rate | 87.7% | 83.6% |
| Fail rate | 12.3% | 16.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | X1 | Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.2% | 7.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| Visibility | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Tyres | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Brakes | 2.5% | 3.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.