2009 Chrysler Voyager — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 640 MOT tests, the 2009 Chrysler Voyager recorded a 70.9% pass rate. That is 2.1 percentage points worse than MPVs of a similar age, which fail at 27.0%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (18.9%) and brakes (17.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), stop lamp and position lamp — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 64 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2009 Voyager fails 25.9% of the time in the 30-60k band and 26.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.9 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 32.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 27.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.9% | 121 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.5% | 112 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 56 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 6.1% | 39 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 34 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 27 |
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) | 64 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 57 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 55 |
| 4 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 34 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 34 |
| 6 | Parking brake performance | 32 |
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 | 32.7% | 209 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.9% | 172 |
| 3 | Tyres | 25.6% | 164 |
| 4 | Other defects | 17.7% | 113 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 108 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.7% | 49 |
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 | 58 | 25.9% |
| 60-90k | 153 | 26.8% |
| 90-120k | 217 | 32.7% |
| 120-150k | 136 | 28.7% |
| 150k+ | 71 | 26.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 608 | 29.9% |
| Petrol | 32 | 12.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 168 | 27.4% |
| 2022 | 151 | 31.8% |
| 2023 | 118 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 112 | 31.3% |
| 2025 | 91 | 29.7% |
What to check before buying a 2009 Voyager
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (17.5% 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 (8.8% 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 Voyagers pass their MOT?
70.9% of the 640 2009 Chrysler Voyager MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 29.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2009 Chrysler Voyager?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.9% of tests, followed by brakes (17.5%).
Does the 2009 Voyager get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 25.9% in the 30-60k band to 26.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 640 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.