2019 Vauxhall Movano — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Vauxhall Movano passed 79.4% of its 1,205 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (15.1% fail rate), the 2019 Movano comes out 5.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 16.2% of all tests — 7.6 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 94 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.4% once past 150k.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.8% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 17.9% of tests failed in 2022 against 21.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.2% | 195 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.6% | 103 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.1% | 62 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.2% | 39 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 30 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.5% | 30 |
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 | 94 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 70 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 65 |
| 4 | Wipers | 49 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 40 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 39 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.8% | 179 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.2% | 171 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.7% | 105 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.1% | 62 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.6% | 43 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.3% | 40 |
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 | 302 | 14.2% |
| 30-60k | 422 | 20.6% |
| 60-90k | 246 | 24.8% |
| 90-120k | 119 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 71 | 21.1% |
| 150k+ | 44 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 291 | 17.9% |
| 2023 | 317 | 21.4% |
| 2024 | 291 | 22.3% |
| 2025 | 277 | 21.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Movano
On a 2019 Movano, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.6% 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.
- Visibility (5.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Vauxhall Movanos pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 1,205 2019 Vauxhall Movano MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Movano?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.2% of tests, followed by brakes (8.6%).
Does the 2019 Movano get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,205 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.