Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor has revealed that two Vauxhall Mokka models offered dealers ‘compelling’ profit potential in February.
The Mokka X took the number one spot in the top 10 (sub-£10,000 retail bracket), while older sibling, the Mokka, bookended the chart.
The Mokka X has been a regular fixture in the top 10, but it hasn’t topped the chart since October 2025. February marked a return to form for SUVs in general, after hatchbacks dominated the margins in January. As well as being highly profitable, the Mokka X and Mokka are competitively priced, achieving 107% and 118% CAP Clean respectively.
Dealer Auction marketplace director, Kieran TeeBoon, said: “It’s brilliant to see the pace – and volume – at which used cars are selling. Profit potential is a key metric, but so is ensuring a quick sale and getting that cash back in the bank.”
Turning to the top 10 for models retailing above £10,000, and the UK’s smartest digital marketplace revealed that the Land Rover Discovery Sport topped the chart once again (£4,150). But that’s where the similarities with January ended. There was more success for Vauxhall, with the Corsa surging to second place (£2,800), and there were new entries for the Audi A1 and Hyundai Bayon. The Corsa might not be commonly associated with premium price points, but it shows drivers are prepared to pay for the right model.
The Hyundai i10 also joined the Bayon in the over-£10,000 chart – perhaps playing a role in boosting Hyundai into the top 10 makes for the first time since May 2025. In that chart, BMW took the top spot, followed by Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
As we move further into 2026, industry commentary has focused on the pandemic stock shortage making its way through the parc, now impacting the supply of cars registered in 2020 and 2021.
TeeBoon concluded: “The current news points to dealers being wary of stock availability. This is where the proven models come into their own. It’s no coincidence that the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Insignia are staking claims in the profit charts. These reliable runarounds have stood the test of time, and it makes sense they’re proving a popular choice with customers and dealers who are setting their sights on older models. It will be interesting to see how this trend develops.”
