2022 Vauxhall Mokka — MOT failures & pass rate
25,865 MOT tests on the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka are in this dataset, and 92.3% of them passed. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 Mokka comes out 1.1pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.9%) and tyres (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 599 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.2% in the 0-30k band and 16.8% in the 60-90k band, a 10.6-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.6% of the time against 8.1% for electric.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.9% | 764 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 730 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.9% | 498 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 314 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 289 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 203 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 599 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 351 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 285 |
| 4 | Washers | 258 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 208 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 185 |
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 | 17.3% | 4,478 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 2,469 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 1,606 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.2% | 562 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 477 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 179 |
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 | 19,964 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 5,624 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 262 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 18,561 | 7.6% |
| Electric | 6,985 | 8.1% |
| Diesel | 319 | 8.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,528 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 24,317 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Mokka
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (2.9% 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.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (1.9% 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 2022 Vauxhall Mokkas pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 25,865 2022 Vauxhall Mokka MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Mokka?
Visibility, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2022 Mokka get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 25,865 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.