PCV valve in cam cover
usually 60,000–140,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Whistle, oil leaks, lean codes
Fix: Replace cam cover
€200–400
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Opel Mokka / Mokka X
2012–2019 · Opel Mokka / Mokka 10
4
engines covered
13
known faults
218,937
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
7
official recalls
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The Opel Mokka / Mokka X was built from 2012 to 2019.
For this generation we cover 4 engines and 13 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is 6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate: it usually appears at 80,000–200,000 km and costs €1,200–2,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (11.6 %), suspension (10.5 %), tyres and wheels (5.1 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: suspension, steering, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion, exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.0 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER) | Petrol | Belt · 120,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 · dexos2 / GM-LL-B-025 · ~5.4 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 CDTI | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 / 0W-30 · dexos2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.4 Turbo (A14NET)
Turbo coolant line leak
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Coolant smell
Fix: Replace line
€100–300
1.6 / 1.8 16v Ecotec (Opel Family 1: Z16XER / Z18XER)
Camshaft phaser (variator) failure
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle / diesel-like noise, P0016–P0017 codes
Fix: Replace phasers and solenoids
€400–900
Ignition module (cassette)
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Misfire; oil from the cam cover gasket in plug wells
Fix: Replace module and cam cover gasket
€150–400
Thermostat housing / coolant leaks
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss, overheating
Fix: Replace housing
€150–350
Oil cooler housing seal (oil in coolant)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil in the expansion tank
Fix: Replace oil cooler seals
€200–500
1.7 CDTI / DTI / VCDi (Isuzu)
Injectors (Denso) / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking, hard start
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,500
EGR valve / cooler
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
€200–700
Turbo oil seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Smoke, oil use
Fix: Service the turbo
€400–900
1.6 CDTI
AdBlue / NOx sensor
usually 80,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: AdBlue warning
Fix: Replace sensor
€300–700
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (Aisin AF40 / GM 6T40 / 6T45)
6T40 / 6T45 3-5-R wave plate
usually 80,000–200,000 km · High risk
model years 2008–2017 only
Signs: Loss of 3rd, 5th and reverse
Fix: Replace the wave plate (gearbox rebuild)
€1,200–2,500
AF40 valve body / harsh shifts
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Harsh or flared shifts
Fix: Fluid change; valve body repair
€300–1,200
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.4 Turbo (A14NET) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 218,937 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.1 % | 4.9 % | 6.0 % | 8.7 % | 9.8 % | 10.6 % |
| Suspension | 2.8 % | 10.5 % | 18.3 % | 22.4 % | 23.9 % | 26.5 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 1.4 % | 5.5 % | 9.4 % | 11.0 % | 11.5 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.2 % | 5.1 % | 7.5 % | 9.6 % | 10.0 % | 10.7 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.9 % | 11.6 % | 16.4 % | 18.9 % | 20.4 % | 18.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.7 % | 2.1 % | 2.3 % | 2.2 % | 2.2 % | 2.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.7 % | 2.7 % | 4.6 % | 5.7 % | 6.2 % | 7.8 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (7). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Vauxhall cross carline Driver’s Airbag - Takata01/12/2025 · R/2025/511
- Brakes / ABS / ESP The brake pedal may potentially stick as a result of high vehicle interior temperatures01/03/2021 · R/2021/063
- Airbag Front seat side airbag may deploy incorrectly17/03/2017 · R/2017/027
- Lights Tail lights may fail if rear bicycle carrier is folded back incorrectly09/11/2016 · R/2016/246
- Fire risk Risk of fire01/07/2016 · R/2016/140
- Doors / locks / lids Front seat lap belt pre-tensioner may not function as intended24/08/2015 · R/2015/123
- Steering Steering wheel may detach26/03/2013 · R/2013/044
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026