Vauxhall Movano reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Vauxhall Movano is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 85 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 27 of 42, and 38.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is rbt (sp) (6.4% of tests).
Ranked 27 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,765 Vauxhall Movanos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 38.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Vauxhall Movano is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 27.7% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
38.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
27.7%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,900
Typical age at test: 9 years
Vauxhall Movano MOT failure rate by age
Most common Vauxhall Movano MOT faults
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.4% of tests
- Position lamp: not working5.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2% of tests
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0% of tests
- Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8% of tests
What the Vauxhall Movano fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 20.3% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Brakes | 16.3% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Suspension | 8.0% | ▼ 28% less often |
| Visibility | 7.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Body and structure | 7.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.5% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Steering | 3.2% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.4% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 88% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Vauxhall Movano reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Vauxhall Movano is 18% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 85 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Vauxhall Movano?
The most common MOT fault is “Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements”, found in 6.4% of tests. It fails on brakes and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How many Vauxhall Movanos fail their MOT?
38.4% of Vauxhall Movanos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 27.7% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Vauxhall Movano combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.