2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

302 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

70Well below average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 302 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.0%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  8. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested2.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.0%
  2. Brakes24.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.3%
  4. Body & chassis5.3%
  5. Tyres4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  7. Suspension2.0%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2019 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2019 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 302 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 70, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).