2012 Vauxhall Mokka · 2,755 MOT tests
2012 Vauxhall Mokka reliability
2012 Vauxhall Mokkas fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Mokka years (2,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Mokkas: 25.6%)
- 32.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Mokkas: 25.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 82,006
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,755
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.5%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Brakes7.9%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.2%
- Steering4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 6.46%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.4%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.4%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.21%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.67%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.58%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.28%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.57%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
2012 Vauxhall Mokkas fail 32.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Mokka years (2,755 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka MOT?
Most often ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (6.46% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.25% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Vauxhall Mokka shows 82,006 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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