2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 70.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time70.7%
Failed or needed repairs29.3%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  5. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle2.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.7%
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Brakes19.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  4. Body & chassis6.9%
  5. Suspension4.7%
  6. Tyres3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2013 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 70.7% of 2013 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).