2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 77.4% of Vauxhall Mokkas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 67,534 Mokka first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen), lamps and electrical equipment and suspension.

This page analyses first MOT tests for Vauxhall Mokkas first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
77.4%
of 22,301 first tests; all cars first used in 2019: 83.5%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
67,534
first tests, 2023–2025; 22,301 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
44.8%
of 22,301 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
38,000
middle half: 27,500–51,000 miles; all cars first used in 2019: 44,000

How the 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Mokkas first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Mokka figure was 6.1 points lower.

2019 MokkaAll cars first used in 2019
70%80%90%100%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2019, test year 2021: 89.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2022: 87.8%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2023: 86.2%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2024: 84.9%All cars first used in 2019, test year 2025: 83.5%2019 Mokka, test year 2021: 92.6%2019 Mokka, test year 2022: 89.9%2019 Mokka, test year 2023: 84.7%2019 Mokka, test year 2024: 81.4%2019 Mokka, test year 2025: 77.4%83.5%77.4%
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Test year2019 MokkaAll cars first used 2019Mokka first tests
202192.6%89.2%1,560
202289.9%87.8%23,308
202384.7%86.2%22,775
202481.4%84.9%22,458
202577.4%83.5%22,301

Common 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT failures

Share of the 12,702 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Visibility32.3%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment28.1%
Suspension21.3%
Brakes17.6%
Tyres16.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks6.4%
Body, chassis, structure3.9%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively27.7%3,523
Position lamp: not working13.7%1,742
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.4%1,700
Ball joint dust cover: no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.4%1,326
Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%1,154

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

Typical repair costs for common MOT failures

Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Mokka in particular, and not a quote.

Failure itemTypical jobTypical UK priceUsual range
Coil spring: fractured or brokenCoil spring replacement£248£175–£400

From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.

What to check on a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
  2. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  3. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.

Common 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 Mokkas, as a share of all 67,534 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing14.3%9,661
Brake pads: wearing thin12.5%8,412
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge9.0%6,076
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive2.6%1,769
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.4%1,641

Questions about the 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka?

In 2025, 77.4% of Mokkas first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2019 Mokka most often fail its MOT on?

Visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (in 32.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), lamps and electrical equipment (28.1%) and suspension (21.3%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (27.7%).

How often does a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka fail its MOT?

In 2025, 22.6% of first tests on Mokkas first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 17.5% failed, and a further 5.0% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 12,702 of 67,534 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT advisories?

“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 14.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (12.5%), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (9.0%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (2.6%) and “Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt” (2.4%).

Is a 2019 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 92.6% in 2021 to 77.4% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2019

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2019 Vauxhall Mokka MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2019 Mokka” means a Vauxhall Mokka whose date of first use falls in 2019 (68, 19 and 69 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2019, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Repair prices are typical UK prices for the job from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026 — not for this model, and not a quote. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.