Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo (2021)

1,259 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo

CarHunch analysed 1,259 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo is a reliably built car, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8% — comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80% — and only 4.3% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects, which is reassuringly low. The petrol engine variant (which makes up virtually all of this cohort) maintains that same 90.7% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.

At an average mileage of 24,306 miles for a three-year-old model, these cars are running well within typical wear expectations, and the low failure rate of 0.26 per vehicle reflects straightforward, trouble-free ownership so far. When you do take one to the MOT station, expect around 1.5 minor advisories on average — mostly wear items rather than structural problems — so budget for small remedial work but don't expect surprise bills; before buying, ask the seller for full MOT history to spot any pattern of recurring issues.

Generally reliable 10.8% above UK average
90.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,909
typical mileage
16,343–30,491 middle half
4.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.26
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 1,247 90.7% 0.26
Other (1%) 12 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,343
low mileage
22,909
typical
30,491
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Elite Nav Turbo vehicles fall between 16,343 and 30,491 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.26
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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