How reliable is the Vauxhall Mokka?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Vauxhall Mokka passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 103,740 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 75.3%.
Vauxhall Mokka reliability by year
How the Vauxhall Mokka performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 70.6% | – |
| 2013 | 69.6% | – |
| 2014 | 73.1% | – |
| 2015 | 75.3% | – |
| 2016 | 76.7% | – |
| 2017 | 79.9% | 61,570 km |
| 2018 | 84% | 55,574 km |
| 2019 | 88.5% | 53,387 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Vauxhall Mokka as a model. The reliability of any individual Vauxhall Mokka also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Vauxhall Mokka passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 75%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Vauxhall Mokka?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.4% of inspections); A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.6% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.2% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7% of inspections); A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (1.2% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Vauxhall Mokka?
For a typical Vauxhall Mokka, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 113,467 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Vauxhall Mokka before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.