2010 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2010 Vauxhall Movano passed 72.8% of its 738 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (27.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.3%) and brakes (13.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rbt (sp), wipers and service brake performance — rbt (sp) alone was recorded 53 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.6% versus 21.2%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 28.0% in 2021 to 25.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.3% | 113 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.8% | 102 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 63 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.9% | 51 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 43 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 3.3% | 24 |
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) | 53 |
| 2 | Wipers | 39 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 36 |
| 4 | Joints | 36 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 34 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 33 |
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 | 36.7% | 271 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.6% | 189 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.3% | 128 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.3% | 120 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.6% | 93 |
| 6 | Visibility | 10.6% | 78 |
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 | 33 | 21.2% |
| 30-60k | 42 | 23.8% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 138 | 28.3% |
| 120-150k | 139 | 30.9% |
| 150k+ | 308 | 27.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 150 | 28.0% |
| 2022 | 137 | 24.1% |
| 2023 | 144 | 29.9% |
| 2024 | 166 | 28.3% |
| 2025 | 141 | 25.5% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Movano
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.8% 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 (8.5% 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 2010 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
72.8% of the 738 2010 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.3% of tests, followed by brakes (13.8%).
Does the 2010 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.2% in the 0-30k band to 27.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 738 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.