Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s (2017)
2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s
CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/S falls well short of the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 62.7% versus the typical 80%—meaning you're significantly more likely to face an MOT failure on your first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort entirely, so safety concerns aren't the issue here.
At 42,067 miles median for a seven-year-old vehicle, these cars are running at very reasonable mileage, yet they're still struggling through MOT tests—suggesting component wear or maintenance neglect rather than age-related fatigue. With an average of 0.17 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisories recorded, the problems tend to be straightforward when they do occur; budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in likely remedial work before your first MOT, as this model clearly needs closer attention than its peers.
What to check before buying a 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (66%) | 78 | 94.9% | 0.26 |
| Petrol (34%) | 40 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s 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.
Half of all 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s vehicles fall between 30,171 and 55,294 miles.
2017 Vauxhall Mokka X Active Turbo S/s — Still on the Road
37 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 53% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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