Vauxhall Movano (2019)
2019 Vauxhall Movano
CarHunch analysed 4,807 real MOT records for the 2019 Vauxhall Movano. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Vauxhall Movano falls short of the UK average with a 76.7% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, which is a meaningful gap—but the real concern is that 28.7% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect during their MOT history, well above the acceptable threshold and a genuine buyer warning flag. This suggests a pattern of safety-critical failures that prospective owners should take seriously.
At 58,500 miles median mileage for five-year-old vans, these Movanos are running typical distances, yet they're averaging 1.44 failures and 4.8 advisories per test, pointing to persistent issues beyond wear-and-tear. Before committing to one, budget for imminent repairs and request the full MOT history to identify which systems keep failing—suspension, braking, and emissions are common culprits on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Movano
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Vauxhall Movano vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2019 Vauxhall Movano vehicles fall between 39,371 and 84,800 miles.
2019 Vauxhall Movano — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 4,397 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Vauxhall Movano
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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20.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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13.1%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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11.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.9%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
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9.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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