Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate & common failures
The Vauxhall Movano appears in 30,383 MOT tests spanning model years 1999–2022, and 75.0% of them passed. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (24.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
Best and worst Movano years
Ranked across Movano years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2017 (83.8% pass rate); the weakest is 2002 (65.8%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.9%) and brakes (13.3%) 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 headlamp aim — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 2,054 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.3% in the 0-30k band and 30.0% in the 150k+ band, a 15.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 30.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Movano model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 377 | 65.8% | 34.2% | Brakes |
| 2000 | 789 | 65.9% | 34.1% | Suspension |
| 2001 | 830 | 67.2% | 32.8% | Brakes |
| 2002 | 1,001 | 65.8% | 34.2% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 1,471 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Brakes |
| 2004 | 1,421 | 70.8% | 29.2% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 1,463 | 68.5% | 31.5% | Brakes |
| 2006 | 1,698 | 69.1% | 30.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 1,388 | 71.7% | 28.3% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 2,220 | 70.7% | 29.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2009 | 1,000 | 70.2% | 29.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2010 | 738 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2011 | 835 | 75.4% | 24.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2012 | 1,180 | 74.6% | 25.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2013 | 1,282 | 81.5% | 18.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 1,786 | 79.1% | 20.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 1,509 | 78.9% | 21.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 3,653 | 79.8% | 20.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 1,764 | 83.8% | 16.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 1,190 | 81.8% | 18.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 1,205 | 79.4% | 20.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 939 | 83.9% | 16.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 635 | 82.7% | 17.3% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.9% | 4,833 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 4,038 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.3% | 2,225 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.2% | 1,878 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.2% | 1,872 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 964 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.0% | 918 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 764 |
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) | 2,054 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 1,688 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,636 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 1,571 |
| 5 | Wipers | 1,236 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 1,040 |
| 7 | Joints | 913 |
| 8 | Washers | 894 |
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 | 30.0% | 9,114 |
| 2 | Suspension | 20.0% | 6,072 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.0% | 5,472 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 4,648 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 9.7% | 2,958 |
| 6 | Other defects | 9.7% | 2,942 |
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 | 2,151 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,153 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 4,921 | 22.1% |
| 90-120k | 5,438 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 5,109 | 28.8% |
| 150k+ | 8,325 | 30.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,527 | 24.6% |
| 2022 | 5,870 | 24.4% |
| 2023 | 6,059 | 25.4% |
| 2024 | 6,648 | 25.6% |
| 2025 | 6,279 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a Vauxhall Movano
- Lighting & signalling (15.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.3% 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 (7.3% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Movano?
75.0% of the 30,383 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 25.0% fail rate, across model years 1999–2022.
What does the Vauxhall Movano most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.9% of tests, then brakes (13.3%).
Which Movano years are best and worst for MOT results?
2017 has the best pass rate at 83.8% and 2002 the weakest at 65.8%, from 1,764 and 1,001 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Movano MOT results?
Fail rates run at 14.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 30.0% for 150k+, a 15.6-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 30,383 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.