Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles, the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto (2021)

142 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.9% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto

CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Mokka achieves an 88.6% first-time pass rate, comfortably ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 2.8% of vehicles—making it a solid choice for a nearly-new compact SUV. The petrol engine variant passes at 88.5%, consistent with the overall cohort performance.

With a median mileage of just 24,080 miles for a three-year-old car, these are lightly-used examples, which explains the low failure rate of 0.3 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 1.2. Before committing to purchase, request full service history to verify the low mileage hasn't masked deferred maintenance, then budget for the minor advisories (likely wear items and consumables) that typically appear during annual checks.

We have limited data for the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 16k–32k

For context

These stats describe 142 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 142 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	141	89.8%	0.31

Mileage Distribution

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

24,080

typical

15,586

low mileage

31,683

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Auto vehicles fall between 15,586 and 31,683 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,586 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 15,586–31,683 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Sri Premium Turbo Autos sit.

⚠ Over 42,772 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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