Used Nissan Juke F15 (2010–19) vs Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 (2012–19)
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Shopping for a used small suv? We compare the Nissan Juke F15 (2010–2019) and Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 (2012–2019), which were on sale at the same time, on size, boot space, performance, safety and running costs, plus how cars of their age do in real MOT tests.
The short answer
The Nissan Juke F15 and Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 are closely matched on price, space, reliability and running costs, so choose on how they drive and the deal you're offered.
- Their MOT records are similar for their age: the Nissan Juke F15 fails its MOT 22% more often than average for its age (33% of Nissan Jukes built 2010–2019 failed first time in 2024, against 27% of all cars that age); the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 fails its MOT 27% more often than average for its age (30% of Vauxhall Mokkas built 2012–2019 failed first time in 2024, against 24% of all cars that age).
- Watch the steering on a Nissan Juke F15: it fails on them 3.7 times as often as the average car.
- Watch the steering on a Vauxhall Mokka Mk1: it fails on them 2.4 times as often as the average car.
| Figure | Nissan Juke F15F15 (2010–2019), 5-door SUV | Vauxhall Mokka Mk1Mk1 (2012–2019), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| BootSeats up / folded | 354 litres / 1,189 | – |
| Length | 4,135mm | 4,278mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,765mm | 1,764mm |
| Height | 1,565mm | 1,658mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 94–190 PS | – |
| 0–62mph | 8.0–12.0 sec | – |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP ratingTests get tougher each year | ★★★★★ (2011) | ★★★★★ (2012) |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | Diesel, Petrol | – |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | 38.2–70.6 mpg | – |
| CO2 | 104–172 g/km | – |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Petrol or hybrid171.7p a litre, today's UK average | £1,346 (43.5 mpg) | – |
| Diesel198.4p a litre | £982 (68.9 mpg) | – |
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | £982 (diesel) | – |
| Car tax, registered 2001 to 2017Taxed on CO2; newer cars pay a flat £200 | £20 to £325 | – |
| Reliability from real MOT tests | ||
| Reliability score | 81Well below average (best) | 76Well below average |
| Failed first time, cars of this generation's ageUK rate for cars the same age in brackets | 33.3% (27.2%)built 2010–2019 (best) | 30.2% (23.7%)built 2012–2019 |
| Failed MOT first time (ages 3–20) | 30.8% | 29.1% (best) |
| Failed at 3 years old | 10.6% (best) | 11.0% |
| Failed at 5 years old | 16.3% (best) | 20.3% |
| Failed at 10 years old | 42.9% | 35.6% (best) |
| Most common MOT fault | Ball joint (7.9% of tests) | Ball joint dust cover (6.4% of tests) |
| Fails more than average on | Steering (3.7×), Suspension (1.8×) | Steering (2.4×), Suspension (2.3×) |
| MOT tests analysed | 307,145 | 227,798 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | 7,400 | 7,500 |
| On sale | 2010–2019 | 2012–2019 |
Green marks the better figure where the difference is more than 3%. Reliability figures cover every version of each model tested in the year. Running costs use the typical official economy of recent versions (WLTP where available); real-world economy is usually a little worse for every car.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is a used Nissan Juke F15 or Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 more reliable?
There's little in it. Compared with all cars the same age, the Nissan Juke F15 fails its MOT 22% more often than average and the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 27% more often than average (DVSA MOT tests, 2024). Because they're different ages, their raw rates differ: 33.3% of Nissan Jukes built 2010–2019 failed first time, and 30.2% of Vauxhall Mokkas built 2012–2019. Whatever you buy, check the MOT history of the exact car.
›Which is bigger, the Nissan Juke F15 or the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1?
The Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 is 143mm longer (4,278mm against 4,135mm).
›Which is safer, the Nissan Juke F15 or the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1?
Euro NCAP gave the Nissan Juke F15 5 stars (2011) and the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 5 stars (2012). Euro NCAP makes its tests tougher every few years, so ratings from different years aren't directly comparable.
›Should I buy the Nissan Juke F15 or the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1?
The Nissan Juke F15 and Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 are closely matched on price, space, reliability and running costs, so choose on how they drive and the deal you're offered. The comparison above sets out price, space, performance, safety, running costs and reliability side by side.
Sources: manufacturers' UK specifications and price lists and Euro NCAP (listed on each model's page); DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024 (Open Government Licence v3.0); Vehicle Certification Agency car fuel data, © Crown copyright, VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy; fuel prices from the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited under each picture.