2016 Vauxhall Mokka MOT pass rate: 74.0% (118,230 tests)
Is the 2016 Mokka getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.2% -4.0 vs same-age |
79.2% visual scale |
| 2024 | 73.7% -7.5 vs same-age |
73.7% visual scale |
| 2025 | 68.9% -10.7 vs same-age |
68.9% visual scale |
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 2016 Mokka
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23,523 | 33.6% |
| 2 | Tyres | 11,415 | 16.3% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8,989 | 12.8% |
| 4 | Brakes | 7,850 | 11.2% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 5,060 | 7.2% |
| 6 | Steering | 4,817 | 6.9% |
All Mokka years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 (this page) | 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 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Vauxhall Mokka years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 74.0% of their MOT tests (118,230 tests, 2023–2025), -7.4 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 54,010 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Mokka?
The median tested example shows 54,010 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.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2016 Mokka?
In this cohort petrols pass 75.3% of tests against 71.2% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
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 the Open Government Licence v3.0.