Ford EcoSport vs Vauxhall Mokka
On MOT-testable defects the Ford EcoSport comes out ahead: 11.9% of its tests record a failure against 16.4% for the Vauxhall Mokka, a 4.5-point gap. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Mokka records failures noticeably more often.
11.9%
EcoSport fail rate
16.4%
Mokka fail rate
4.5pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford EcoSport | Vauxhall Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 526,132 | 1,337,180 |
| Pass rate | 88.1% | 83.6% |
| Fail rate | 11.9% | 16.4% |
Where they differ
| Category | EcoSport | Mokka |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.0% | 7.6% |
| Lighting & signalling | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Brakes | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Tyres | 4.3% | 4.2% |
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.