Used Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 (2012–19) vs Renault Captur Mk1 (2013–19)
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Shopping for a used small suv? We compare the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 (2012–2019) and Renault Captur Mk1 (2013–2019), 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 Renault Captur Mk1 comes out ahead, with the better MOT record; the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 is close on everything else.
- The Renault Captur Mk1 has the better MOT record for its age: the Renault Captur Mk1 fails its MOT 8% more often than average for its age (25% of Renault Capturs built 2013–2019 failed first time in 2024, against 23% of all cars that age), while 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 Vauxhall Mokka Mk1: it fails on them 2.4 times as often as the average car.
- Watch the suspension on a Renault Captur Mk1: it fails on them 1.8 times as often as the average car.
| Figure | Vauxhall Mokka Mk1Mk1 (2012–2019), 5-door SUV | Renault Captur Mk1Mk1 (2013–2019), 5-door SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Price and practicality | ||
| Body | 5-door SUV | 5-door SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 4,278mm | 4,122mm |
| WidthWithout mirrors | 1,764mm | 1,778mm |
| Height | 1,658mm | 1,567mm |
| Performance | ||
| Power | – | from 90 PS |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP ratingTests get tougher each year | ★★★★★ (2012) | ★★★★★ (2013) |
| Economy and emissions | ||
| Fuel types | – | – |
| Official economyVersions of this generation | – | – |
| CO2 | – | – |
| Running costs at 7,500 miles a year | ||
| Cheapest version to fuelWhichever fuel costs least | – | – |
| Car tax, registered 2001 to 2017Taxed on CO2; newer cars pay a flat £200 | – | – |
| Reliability from real MOT tests | ||
| Reliability score | 76Well below average | 89Below average (best) |
| Failed first time, cars of this generation's ageUK rate for cars the same age in brackets | 30.2% (23.7%)built 2012–2019 | 25.1% (23.2%)built 2013–2019 (best) |
| Failed MOT first time (ages 3–20) | 29.1% | 22.6% (best) |
| Failed at 3 years old | 11.0% | 9.0% (best) |
| Failed at 5 years old | 20.3% | 16.8% (best) |
| Failed at 10 years old | 35.6% (best) | 37.3% |
| Most common MOT fault | Ball joint dust cover (6.4% of tests) | Ball joint (3.6% of tests) |
| Fails more than average on | Steering (2.4×), Suspension (2.3×) | Suspension (1.8×), Body and structure (1.4×) |
| MOT tests analysed | 227,798 | 150,797 |
| About the cars | ||
| Type | Small SUV | Small SUV |
| Owners' average miles a year | 7,500 | 7,100 |
| On sale | 2012–2019 | 2013–2019 |
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 Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 or Renault Captur Mk1 more reliable?
The Renault Captur Mk1. Compared with all cars the same age, the Renault Captur Mk1 fails its MOT 8% 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: 25.1% of Renault Capturs built 2013–2019 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 Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 or the Renault Captur Mk1?
The Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 is 156mm longer (4,278mm against 4,122mm).
›Which is safer, the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 or the Renault Captur Mk1?
Euro NCAP gave the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 5 stars (2012) and the Renault Captur Mk1 5 stars (2013). Euro NCAP makes its tests tougher every few years, so ratings from different years aren't directly comparable.
›Should I buy the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 or the Renault Captur Mk1?
The Renault Captur Mk1 comes out ahead, with the better MOT record; the Vauxhall Mokka Mk1 is close on everything else. 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.