Vauxhall Movano MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Movano. Check any Movano by registration number below.

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66.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-15.1%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Movano — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Movano has an average MOT pass rate of 66.9%, which is 15.1 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Movano on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT are vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Movano for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Movano, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Movano performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 379 vehicles

82.8%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

2020

Based on 638 vehicles

82.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.7%

Mileage at 3yr

66k mi

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

2019

Based on 667 vehicles

72.1%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

25.5%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

2018

Based on 487 vehicles

75.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

23.8%

Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

2017

Based on 731 vehicles

80.4%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

20.4%

Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

2016

Based on 1,455 vehicles

71.9%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

27.2%

2015

Based on 632 vehicles

71.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

24.1%

Mileage at 10yr

165k mi

2014

Based on 764 vehicles

71.1%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

2013

Based on 573 vehicles

79.2%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

20.6%

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

2012

Based on 432 vehicles

66.4%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

33.0%

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2011

Based on 316 vehicles

71.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

28.8%

2010

Based on 270 vehicles

63.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

34.5%

2009

Based on 367 vehicles

61.9%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2008

Based on 889 vehicles

60.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

34.8%

2007

Based on 506 vehicles

56.7%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

36.6%

2006

Based on 665 vehicles

61.4%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

31.3%

2005

Based on 539 vehicles

56.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2004

Based on 508 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2003

Based on 510 vehicles

59.2%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

10.2%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2002

Based on 364 vehicles

48.9%Poor

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

33.6%

2001

Based on 316 vehicles

58.9%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2000

Based on 284 vehicles

59.5%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

26.6%

1999

Based on 181 vehicles

58.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

21.2%

0

Based on 65,520 vehicles

73.7%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

110k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Movano

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Movano fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

7.6%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.8%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.2%

Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.8%

Service brake efficiency below minimum requirement

4.5%

Vauxhall Movano Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Nearside

6.9%

Offside

5.5%

Front Nearside

4.0%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Movano

Vauxhall Movano — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Movano MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Movano?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Movano is 66.9% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

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

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Movano are: Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (7.6%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.8%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Movano reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 66.9%, the Vauxhall Movano is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Movano?

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What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Movano?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Movano: 80,800 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Movano to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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