2011 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 835 MOT tests, the 2011 Vauxhall Movano recorded a 75.4% pass rate. That is 2.3 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 15.6% of all tests — 3.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, joints and rbt (sp) — position lamp alone was recorded 57 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.1% versus 13.2%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 36.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.6% | 130 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.5% | 104 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 65 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.6% | 47 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.4% | 45 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.9% | 24 |
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 | 57 |
| 2 | Joints | 52 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 49 |
| 4 | Wipers | 37 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 35 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | 36.2% | 302 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.9% | 216 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.3% | 153 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.8% | 149 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.6% | 72 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 6.3% | 53 |
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 | 38 | 13.2% |
| 30-60k | 72 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 94 | 17.0% |
| 90-120k | 135 | 29.6% |
| 120-150k | 183 | 25.1% |
| 150k+ | 306 | 27.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 145 | 25.5% |
| 2022 | 148 | 23.0% |
| 2023 | 155 | 20.0% |
| 2024 | 199 | 27.6% |
| 2025 | 188 | 25.5% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Movano
On a 2011 Movano, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (12.5% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.8% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
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 2011 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
75.4% of the 835 2011 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 24.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by brakes (12.5%).
Does the 2011 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.2% in the 0-30k band to 27.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 835 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.