2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

186 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 186 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.7%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.5%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.2%
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics44.1%
  2. Brakes26.9%
  3. Body & chassis16.1%
  4. Suspension11.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2012 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 186 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).