2014 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
1,786 MOT tests on the 2014 Vauxhall Movano are in this dataset, and 79.1% of them passed. That is 2.2 percentage points better than vans of a similar age, which fail at 23.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests against 11.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, rbt (sp) and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 96 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 27.3% versus 12.3%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 16.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 254 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.1% | 199 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 94 |
| 4 | Suspension | 5.0% | 89 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 88 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.8% | 50 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 96 |
| 2 | Rbt (sp) | 90 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 88 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 75 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 60 |
| 6 | Wipers | 55 |
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 | 26.6% | 475 |
| 2 | Tyres | 17.6% | 314 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 264 |
| 4 | Suspension | 11.4% | 204 |
| 5 | Visibility | 8.3% | 148 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.6% | 136 |
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 | 65 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 213 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 399 | 15.8% |
| 90-120k | 368 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 310 | 24.8% |
| 150k+ | 421 | 27.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 314 | 16.2% |
| 2022 | 358 | 19.3% |
| 2023 | 346 | 21.7% |
| 2024 | 408 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 360 | 22.2% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Movano
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.1% 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 (5.3% 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 2014 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
79.1% of the 1,786 2014 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.2% of tests, followed by brakes (11.1%).
Does the 2014 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.3% in the 0-30k band to 27.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,786 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.