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With 309,794 currently licensed in the UK, the Vauxhall Mokka is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Mokka 4 stars in 2021, with 73% adult occupant and 75% child protection scores.
It has a 80.1% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, lighting.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,402 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £117/month or 19p/mile.
Theft risk is rated very low at 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles.
NCAP Safety
2021
MOT Pass Rate
80.1%
160,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£117
est. annual total
New From
£26,195
Euro NCAP tested the Mokka in 2021 and awarded it 4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
73%
Child Occupant
75%
Pedestrian
73%
Safety Assist
64%
There are 25 known DVSA recalls affecting the Vauxhall Mokka. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2026/072
Affected vehicles may have been assembled with contact or with a reduced clearance between the Gasoline Particulate Filter pipe and the pole protection cap of the 48V Belt Starter Generator. There is a possibility of contact between these components leading to water infiltration and an electrical arch which could trigger a thermal event.
Build dates: 2024-02-05 to 2026-01-13
R/2025/451
Affected vehicles may have incorrect or missing tyre pressure messages displayed in the instrument cluster due to a software deviation.
Build dates: 2025-01-17 to 2025-06-27
R/2025/416
On affected vehicles the engine will run all the time and will not shut off in start/stop mode due to incorrect Body Control Module coding.
Build dates: 2024-09-11 to 2025-05-07
R/2025/282
On affected vehicles there there may be loose connections between a high-pressure fuel pipe and the engine fuel rail which potentially could lead to a leak and risk of fire.
Build dates: 2022-11-04 to 2025-04-17
R/2025/245
Vehicles may be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain leading to abnormal noise or to a breakage of the chain in the worst case.
Build dates: 2021-02-03 to 2023-01-30
+ 20 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 160,000 MOT tests, the Mokka has a first-time pass rate of 80.1% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Mokka is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Vauxhall Mokka are estimated at around £1,402 per year, or £117 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£952
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
54 kWh
Range (WLTP)
209 mi
Motor
115 kW
154 bhp
Drive
FWD
Rapid charge: 30 min (0-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £26,195 new, a Vauxhall Mokka typically retains about 50% after 3 years and 42% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 68% | £17,700 | −£8,495 |
| 2 years | 57% | £15,050 | −£11,145 |
| 3 years | 50% | £13,250 | −£12,945 |
| 4 years | 45% | £11,900 | −£14,295 |
| 5 years | 42% | £10,950 | −£15,245 |
| 6 years | 39% | £10,200 | −£15,995 |
| 7 years | 37% | £9,550 | −£16,645 |
| 8 years | 35% | £9,100 | −£17,095 |
| 9 years | 33% | £8,650 | −£17,545 |
| 10 years | 31% | £8,200 | −£17,995 |
The Mokka has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000.
There are currently 309,794 licensed and 3,715 SORN Mokkas in the UK (313,509 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Mokka has a 80.1% first-time MOT pass rate based on 160,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Mokka 4 out of 5 stars when tested in 2021. It scored 73% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant protection, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 64% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Mokka are estimated at around £1,402 per year (£117/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 25 known safety recalls affecting the Mokka. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
The Mokka has a theft rate of 2.4 per 1,000 registered vehicles, which is rated very low compared to the national average of 5.5 per 1,000. Standard security precautions should be sufficient.
A new Mokka starts from around £26,195. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 42% of its original value.
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