2020 Vauxhall Crossland X — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,633 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and body, structure & corrosion. Its pass rate of 89.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.4% in the 60-90k group versus 8.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,633

MOT tests analysed

11.0%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.6%	167
2	Brakes	4.3%	157
3	Body, structure & corrosion	1.7%	63
4	Visibility	1.7%	61
5	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	59
6	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	43

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake discs	114
2	Brake pads	88
3	Tread depth	61
4	Headlamp aim	51
5	Exhaust system	45
6	Washers	39

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	23.9%	869
2	Tyres	23.2%	842
3	Other defects	7.3%	265
4	Body, structure & corrosion	5.2%	189
5	Visibility	2.2%	80
6	Suspension	1.0%	36

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Crossland X
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,327	8.1%
30-60k	2,027	12.2%
60-90k	269	16.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Crossland X
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	41	9.8%
2023	1,207	11.7%
2024	1,172	9.6%
2025	1,212	11.7%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (4.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Body, structure & corrosion (1.7% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Vauxhall Crossland Xs pass their MOT?

89.0% of the 3,633 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.0% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X?

Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by brakes (4.3%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 16.4% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,633 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.