2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

155 MOT tests in 2024. 53.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.5%
Failed or needed repairs46.5%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value5.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault5.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.2%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes37.4%
  2. Lights & electrics36.1%
  3. Suspension21.3%
  4. Body & chassis9.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  8. Steering6.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.3%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%

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: 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 2009 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 53.5% of 2009 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 155 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2009 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).