Used Vauxhall Mokka (Mk2, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: stylish SUV lags rivals

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

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The Mokka-e locking system may be operating due to a dead remote control or 12V battery, a software glitch, a blown fuse, or something else entirely. The manual lock opening is located on the passenger side.

Interior

The Mokka’s cabin is a world apart from the unattractive Vauxhall designs of the past, with generally high-quality materials and a modern design. However, the more expensive versions have better digital displays and nicer finishes, as well as an improved infotainment system, so it’s worth continuing to buy if possible.

According to owners, the Vauxhall’s infotainment system is not as capable as its competitors in terms of responsiveness and ease of use. Another key problem for Mokka owners is that there is little space in the rear seats and the boot is not very spacious – it is 350 liters with the rear seats in use or 1,105 liters with the seats folded. The Mokka-e’s trunk is even worse and has a capacity of 310 or 1,060 liters.

Operating costs

All Mokkas must be serviced every 12 months or 12,500 miles, with services divided into five bands: interim (first year, £219), major (second year, £279), minor (seventh year, £189), major (years three, six, 10 at 239 pounds) and Major (years four and eight at 349 pounds). As if that wasn’t complicated enough, Mokka-e has its own annual pricing structure, which ranges from £100 to £285.