Hot engines
The Mk1 Mokka could suffer from water pump failure leading to the engine overheating, potentially terminally. The 1.2T engine in the Mk2 can still suffer from this fault.
Lock at this
The Mokka-e locking system can play up because of a tired key fob or 12v battery, a software glitch, blown fuse or something else altogether. The manual over-ride for the lock is on the passenger side.
Interior
The Mokka’s cabin is a world away from Vauxhall’s unappealing designs of the past, with its generally high-quality materials and modern design. However, pricier versions get better digital displays and nicer-looking trim, along with improved infotainment, so it’s worth buying further up the range if possible.
According to owners, the Vauxhall’s multimedia system isn’t as slick as you’ll find in rivals, in terms of responsiveness or user-friendliness. Another key bugbear with Mokka owners is that the rear-seat space is tight and the boot isn’t that roomy, at 350 litres with the back seats in use, or 1,105 litres with the seats folded. The Mokka-e’s boot is even worse, at 310 or 1,060 litres.
Running costs
All Mokkas need to be serviced every 12 months or 12,500 miles, with services falling into five bands: Interim (year one, £219), Main (year two, £279), Minor (year seven, £189), Main (years three, six, 10 at £239) and Major (years four and eight at £349). As if that isn’t complicated enough, the Mokka-e has its own annual pricing structure, which varies between £100 and £285.
