Vauxhall Mokka: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 7.6% of Vauxhall Mokka MOT tests — 101,759 tests out of 1,337,180. It shows up most on 2012 and 2013 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5,167 | 13.3% |
| 2013 | 80,466 | 13.3% |
| 2014 | 196,570 | 10.8% |
| 2015 | 262,946 | 8.9% |
| 2016 | 240,254 | 8.0% |
| 2017 | 213,995 | 6.6% |
| 2018 | 180,453 | 4.6% |
| 2019 | 101,714 | 2.7% |
| 2021 | 28,186 | 3.4% |
| 2022 | 25,865 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 1,507 | 0.5% |
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.