2012 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate: 67.2% (2,331 tests)
Is the 2012 Mokka getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71.8% -0.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.3% -3.7 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 62.1% -8.2 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Mokka
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 691 | 35.3% |
| 2 | Brakes | 296 | 15.1% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 287 | 14.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 201 | 10.3% |
| 5 | Steering | 196 | 10.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 103 | 5.3% |
All Mokka years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (this page) | 2,331 | 67.2% | -4.0 pts | 86,405 |
| 2013 | 37,039 | 68.5% | -4.8 pts | 82,126 |
| 2014 | 93,516 | 71.6% | -4.2 pts | 71,520 |
| 2015 | 127,094 | 73.1% | -5.6 pts | 61,168 |
| 2016 | 118,230 | 74.0% | -7.4 pts | 54,010 |
| 2017 | 108,610 | 77.4% | -6.6 pts | 46,562 |
| 2018 | 93,632 | 81.4% | -4.9 pts | 38,827 |
| 2019 | 65,656 | 86.5% | -1.9 pts | 31,487 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 67.2% of their MOT tests (2,331 tests, 2023–2025), -4.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 86,405 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Mokka?
The median tested example shows 86,405 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.