Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo
From 2,074 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grandland X Se Turbos fare better: 2020 models pass at 89.9% vs 85.3% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 97 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 97 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 39 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 38 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 9 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 43.6% of failures are serious: 40.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.1% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £88.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 85.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grandland X Se Turbos tested had between 19,839 and 38,192 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,980 median miles, the Grandland X Se Turbo has 0.038 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Vauxhall models
| Vauxhall Corsa | 70.9% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 72.5% |
| Vauxhall Vivaro | 67.2% |
| Vauxhall Mokka | 76.7% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | 75.3% |
Common questions
What is the Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo MOT pass rate?
The Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo has a 88.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,074 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo?
The most common MOT failure on the Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 97 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Vauxhall Grandland X Se Turbo is 29,980 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,839 and 38,192 miles.
Buying a used Grandland X Se Turbo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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