2019 Vauxhall Mokka — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Vauxhall Mokka passed 89.7% of its 101,714 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 8.8% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.6%) and lighting & signalling (4.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and position lamp — wipers alone was recorded 4,885 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.8% once past 90-120k — 3.8× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.2% fail against 12.8% for diesel, a 2.7-point gap across 101,714 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.6% | 4,674 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 4,550 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.7% | 2,754 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 2,679 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.5% | 2,550 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 910 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 4,885 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 2,549 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 2,326 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 1,778 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,549 |
| 6 | Coil spring | 1,292 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.3% | 20,642 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.5% | 13,677 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.2% | 7,293 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.3% | 3,395 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.2% | 3,216 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.1% | 3,127 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 54,486 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 41,165 | 14.1% |
| 60-90k | 5,670 | 19.4% |
| 90-120k | 349 | 23.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 97,164 | 10.2% |
| Diesel | 4,550 | 12.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,608 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 24,601 | 5.5% |
| 2023 | 24,910 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 24,727 | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 25,868 | 15.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Mokka
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 4.6% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (4.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (4.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (2.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Vauxhall Mokkas pass their MOT?
89.7% of the 101,714 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka?
Visibility, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.5%).
Does the 2019 Mokka get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 23.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 101,714 MOT tests. 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.