Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

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 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

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 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

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.

How many 2014 Vauxhall Mokka vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

36% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?

Based on MOT data from 32,665 vehicles, the 2014 Vauxhall Mokka has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Vauxhall Mokka are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (54.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (53.5% of vehicles), Oil leak, but not excessive (45.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Vauxhall Mokka?

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 (2014)

32,665 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.2% first-time pass rate

2014 Vauxhall Mokka

CarHunch analysed 32,665 real MOT records for the 2014 Vauxhall Mokka. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.2%, which is solid, but the troubling part is that 35.5% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Petrol versions edge out diesels (82.7% vs 81.4% pass rate), suggesting marginally better reliability in the petrol variant.

At nearly 48,000 miles median for a decade-old car, these Mokkos have been driven reasonably hard but not excessively. The average of 2.13 failures per vehicle and 12.1 advisories flags that electrical and wear items are accumulating, so expect non-trivial repair bills—check the full MOT history for patterns before buying, and budget for suspension and lighting work.

The 2014 Vauxhall Mokka has a decent first-time pass rate (82.2%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

35.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.13

Over 11 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 37k–59k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 32,665 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 32,665 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 54.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 45.9%

Oil leak, but not excessive · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Brake wear 29.8%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 11.3%

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt · Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Before you buy a 2014 Vauxhall Mokka

Based on MOT data from 32,665 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 35.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (57%)	18,507	82.7%	2.06
Diesel (43%)	14,156	81.5%	2.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 220,425 Vauxhall Mokka vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 24.1%

53,093

Blue 18.2%

40,092

Black 18%

39,751

Grey 11.7%

25,784

Silver 11.7%

25,767

Red 7.3%

16,175

Orange 6.7%

14,748

Brown 2.2%

4,943

Gold 0%

Bronze 0%

Maroon 0%

Green 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Vauxhall Mokka 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.

47,401

typical

36,590

low mileage

59,376

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Vauxhall Mokka vehicles fall between 36,590 and 59,376 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,590 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.

✓ 36,590–59,376 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Vauxhall Mokkas sit.

⚠ Over 80,157 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Vauxhall Mokka — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Vauxhall Mokkas are still on the road.

Strong survival — 29,845 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.13

Avg failures per vehicle

12.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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