Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav 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 Ultimate Nav 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 Ultimate Nav 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 Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 414 vehicles, the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.5%, 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 Ultimate Nav 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 Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto (2021)

414 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto

CarHunch analysed 414 real MOT records for the 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav 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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Moderate sample. 414 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This 2021 Mokka is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 91.6% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—suggesting strong build quality and durability. The dangerous defect rate of 3.9% is reassuringly low, so safety issues are uncommon.

At 20,587 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the excellent pass rate. When failures do occur, they're infrequent (0.24 per vehicle on average), though advisories are more common at 1.2 per car, typically minor wear items rather than serious problems. If you're considering one, prioritise a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection focusing on any advisory work flagged in its MOT records.

The 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

92.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 414 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 414 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.9% 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 (100%)	412	92.4%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 669 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 21.5%

144

White 20.8%

139

Grey 19%

127

Red 14.9%

100

Green 12.7%

Blue 11.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav 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.

20,587

typical

14,092

low mileage

28,755

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Auto vehicles fall between 14,092 and 28,755 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,092 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.

✓ 14,092–28,755 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Vauxhall Mokka Ultimate Nav Turbo Autos sit.

⚠ Over 38,819 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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