2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,748 MOT tests, the 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager recorded a 74.2% pass rate. That is 1.2 percentage points better than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 18.3% of all tests — 4.2 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, stop lamp and rbt (sp) — position lamp alone was recorded 156 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Grand Voyager fails 24.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 26.1% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 31.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 26.9% in 2021 to 23.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.3% | 320 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.1% | 246 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.9% | 155 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 5.0% | 88 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 82 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.2% | 74 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 156 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 151 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 135 |
| 4 | Parking brake performance | 77 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 77 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 72 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 31.2% | 546 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.6% | 465 |
| 3 | Tyres | 24.4% | 427 |
| 4 | Other defects | 15.6% | 273 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 267 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 8.1% | 142 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 124 | 24.2% |
| 60-90k | 431 | 25.3% |
| 90-120k | 610 | 25.4% |
| 120-150k | 379 | 27.2% |
| 150k+ | 180 | 26.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,609 | 26.3% |
| Petrol | 139 | 20.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 443 | 26.9% |
| 2022 | 401 | 25.7% |
| 2023 | 345 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 315 | 26.7% |
| 2025 | 244 | 23.8% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Grand Voyager
On a 2009 Grand Voyager, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 18.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (18.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
74.2% of the 1,748 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.3% of tests, followed by brakes (14.1%).
Does the 2009 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 24.2% in the 30-60k band to 26.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,748 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.