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2014 Vauxhall Mokka: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Vauxhall Mokkas, from 31,065 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

31,065MOT tests in 2025
63%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 69%)
7,100typical miles a year
6.6×the usual rate for ball joint dust cover

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Vauxhall Mokkas than on all cars registered in 2014.

  • Ball joint dust cover6.6× usual
    Vauxhall Mokka
    14.6% All 2014 cars
    2.2%
    Rough price £80–£200

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

  • Engine oil leaks3.2× usual
    Vauxhall Mokka
    13.4% All 2014 cars
    4.2%
    Rough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and where the car is usually parked for fresh oil. Ask whether the leak has been looked at.

  • Track rod end2.4× usual
    Vauxhall Mokka
    10.7% All 2014 cars
    4.5%
    Rough price £80–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Exhaust system2.2× usual
    Vauxhall Mokka
    8% All 2014 cars
    3.6%
    Rough price £100–£500

    At the viewing: Listen for blowing or rattling from underneath at idle, and look for black soot around joints.

  • Ball joint1.9× usual
    Vauxhall Mokka
    8% All 2014 cars
    4.2%
    Rough price £80–£200

    At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Better than most

Shock absorbers: 2.1% here, against 5.7% of all 2014 cars.

By area

The share of 2014 Vauxhall Mokka MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    41% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Tyres
    31% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    25% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Lights and electrics
    19% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    15% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Exhaust and emissions
    9% of testsRough price £100–£1,200

    At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
201922,132Tyres 29%
201831,813Tyres 29%
201736,773Tyres 29%
201639,834Suspension 33%
201542,446Suspension 37%
201312,191Suspension 46%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Vauxhall Mokkas registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score