Used Vauxhall Mokka (Mk2, 2021-date) buying guide: stylish SUV lags behind rivals

hot engines

The Mk1 Mokka may suffer from water pump failure, leading to engine overheating, potentially fatal. The 1.2T engine in the Mk2 may still suffer from this fault.

Lock on this

The Mokka-e locking system may fail due to a tired key fob or 12v battery, a software glitch, a blown fuse, or some other reason. Manual lock override is on the passenger side.

interior

The Mokka’s cabin is a world away from Vauxhall’s unattractive designs of the past, with its overall quality materials and modern design. However, more expensive versions have better digital displays and nicer-looking finishes and improved infotainment, so it’s worth buying a higher range if possible.

According to owners, the Vauxhall’s infotainment system isn’t as smooth as what you’ll find in rivals in terms of responsiveness or user-friendliness. Another important problem of Mokka owners is that the rear seat space is narrow and the trunk is not that wide; 350 liters when the rear seats are used or 1,105 liters with the seats folded. The Mokka-e’s trunk is even worse, at 310 or 1,060 litres.

Operating costs

All Mokkas require servicing every 12 months or 12,500 miles, with services divided into five groups: Interim (first year, £219), Major (second year, £279), Minor (seventh year, £189), Major (year ) three, six, 10 £239) and Major (years four to eight £349). As if that wasn’t complicated enough, Mokka-e has its own annual pricing structure, ranging from £100 to £285.