Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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.

Is the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka reliable?

Based on MOT data from 138 vehicles, the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.1% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11.9% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (5.9% 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 2022 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 (2022)

138 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Mokka

CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Vauxhall Mokka is a reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 92.9%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%—and only 2.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect. Petrol models perform particularly strongly at 94.3% pass rate, suggesting the powertrain is fundamentally sound.

At just over 20,000 miles median mileage for a two-year-old car, these Mokkasare running well within expected wear parameters, and the low failure count of 0.15 per vehicle reflects that. When buying one, a pre-purchase inspection will still catch the occasional issue, but you're looking at a cohort with very few structural or safety surprises—focus instead on service history and accident damage.

We have limited data for the 2022 Vauxhall Mokka — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

92.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 13k–31k

For context

These stats describe 138 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 138 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.1%

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

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

Brake wear 5.9%

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

Other issues 2.9%

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

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Before you buy a 2022 Vauxhall Mokka

Based on MOT data from 138 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.9% 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 (77%)	106	94.3%	0.12

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

20,037

typical

12,545

low mileage

30,576

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Mokka vehicles fall between 12,545 and 30,576 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,545 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.

✓ 12,545–30,576 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Vauxhall Mokkas sit.

⚠ Over 41,277 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

0.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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