2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,965 MOT tests, the 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager recorded a 75.8% pass rate. MPVs of a similar age fail 22.5% of the time, so this is 1.7pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (13.6%) and lighting & signalling (12.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), position lamp and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 149 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 20.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 24.5% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.7% in 2021 to 22.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 13.6% | 268 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 12.0% | 236 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.1% | 120 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.5% | 107 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.7% | 93 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.7% | 73 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rbt (sp) | 149 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 135 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 103 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 89 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 88 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 84 |
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 | 29.2% | 573 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.7% | 524 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.2% | 456 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 10.8% | 212 |
| 5 | Other defects | 10.2% | 200 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.5% | 128 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 40 | 20.0% |
| 30-60k | 248 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 702 | 24.2% |
| 90-120k | 556 | 25.4% |
| 120-150k | 231 | 27.3% |
| 150k+ | 188 | 24.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 450 | 28.7% |
| 2022 | 404 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | 392 | 22.7% |
| 2024 | 380 | 25.8% |
| 2025 | 339 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a 2012 Grand Voyager
On a 2012 Grand Voyager, brakes is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Brakes (13.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (12.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (6.1% 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 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyagers pass their MOT?
75.8% of the 1,965 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2012 Chrysler Grand Voyager?
Brakes, recorded in 13.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (12.0%).
Does the 2012 Grand Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.0% in the 0-30k band to 24.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,965 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.