2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Vauxhall Movano MOT pass rate and common faults

118 MOT tests in 2024. 57.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time57.6%
Failed or needed repairs42.4%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.8%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.2%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: all not working3.4%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes31.4%
  2. Lights & electrics30.5%
  3. Body & chassis11.9%
  4. Suspension11.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%

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: 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 2010 Vauxhall Movano?

In 2024, 57.6% of 2010 Vauxhall Movano cars passed their MOT first time, across 118 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Vauxhall Movano?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Vauxhall Movano reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).