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Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo (88%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo Vauxhall Zafira
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 72%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 28%
Faults & advisories per test 0.8 ✓ 2.1
Dangerous-fault share 17% 2% ✓
Average mileage 54,873 mi 116,941 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 574,048

Most common faults

Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER GROOVE 1.21mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vauxhall Zafira

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo (88%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Vauxhall Mokka elite turbo report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.