2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Grandland MOT pass rate and common faults

22,283 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    1,155 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    552 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    154 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics4.0%
  3. Brakes3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Body & chassis1.1%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Vauxhall Grandland?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2019 Vauxhall Grandland cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,283 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).