2022 Vauxhall Mokka E — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,730 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E, the most common recorded failure areas were suspension, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.0% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.5% | 60 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 58 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 48 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 18 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 14 |
| 6 | Brakes | 0.6% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 40 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 30 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 4 | Washers | 18 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 14 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.1% | 330 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.8% | 117 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 100 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.1% | 71 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.1% | 19 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 2 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,360 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 353 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 1,646 | 8.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Mokka E
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Suspension accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.
- Suspension (3.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Vauxhall Mokka Es pass their MOT?
91.0% of the 1,730 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Mokka E?
Suspension, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2022 Mokka E get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,730 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.