Vauxhall Mokka
Registered from 2003 to 2026.
About this model
The Opel Mokka is a subcompact crossover SUV that has been produced by German automaker Opel since 2012. Sales began with the model year of 2013, at the end of 2012. The first generation was developed by GM Korea as the Buick Encore. The facelifted Opel Mokka was marketed as the Mokka X, before reverting to Mokka for the second generation. It is also sold under the Vauxhall brand in the United Kingdom. The Chevrolet Trax that is sold in North America, Australia and South America was also derived from the Buick Encore but the lines diverged after Opel became part of Stellantis.
From the Wikipedia article Opel Mokka, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2018 1.4 petrol. 3,809 of 33,084 tests failed, 12%.
Better than 36% of 2018 cars. The typical one fails 10%, across 966 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 31% | 1,163 |
| Tyres and wheels | 25% | 956 |
| Visibility | 25% | 940 |
| Suspension | 22% | 842 |
| Lights and electrics | 15% | 559 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9% | 354 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- 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
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 31% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyres and wheels — 25% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Suspension — 22% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust and emissions — 9% of its failures
- Exhaust system leaking or insecure
- Lights and electrics — 15% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 23% of its inspections, against the 15% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 5,986 | |
| 20–40k miles | 11% | 9% | 16,045 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 12% | 9,000 | |
| 60–80k miles | 18% | 14% | 1,796 | |
| 80–100k miles | 23% | 15% | 220 |
33,047 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.2 petrol · 129 hp · 1275 kg · 2557 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 1.2 petrol · 120 hp · 1281 kg · 2557 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.4 petrol · 1409 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 7.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.4 petrol · 1409 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 7.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.4 petrol · 152 hp · 1407 kg · 2512 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.4 petrol · 141 hp · 1446 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.4 petrol · 138 hp · 1431 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.7 diesel · 129 hp · 1505 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.7 diesel · 129 hp · 1536 kg · 2555 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00606/22
The springs of the front suspension may have been poorly positioned, causing damage to paintwork, premature wear and corrosion. This may lead to breakage of the front suspension springs and to a loss of steering capacity of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01505/23
The fuel line may be faulty and cause fuel leakage into the engine compartment. This creates a risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01581/24
The propellant used in the driver airbag inflator can degrade when exposed to very high temperatures and levels of humidity. If activated after an impact, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to burst, and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01877/23
A software error in the engine control unit prevents the malfunction indicator light (MIL) from switching on if the urea injector stops working. This can lead to higher emissions and poses a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02726/24
A crack located inside the Electric Power Steering motor of the steering rack can cause plastic parts to detach from the worm wheel. This can lead to a steering blockage, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02827/24
In certain vehicles fitted with the DV5R E6.3 engine, the nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02927/23
Due to an error in the specific calibration software of the electronic engine control unit (ECU), an incorrect value may be given when the data are processed by the vehicle. This may result in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that are above the regulatory limits. Excessive NOx emissions pose a risk to the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1400/15
A faulty steering column torque sensor can lead to a loss of steering assistance.
Recall of the product from end users
8 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.