Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate & common failures
272,538 MOT tests on the Vauxhall Crossland (2017–2024) give it an 89.6% pass rate. That is 1.7 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 8.7%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
Best and worst Crossland years
Ranked across Crossland years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
The strongest year on this record is 2022 (92.2% pass rate); the weakest is 2017 (85.8%). Older cars carry more of the difference than the average implies.
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and brakes (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, brake discs and joints — brake pads alone was recorded 5,880 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 7.5% in the 0-30k band and 13.5% in the 150k+ band, a 6.0-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 10.2% fail against 12.7% for diesel, a 2.5-point gap across 272,533 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 11.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Crossland model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 14,591 | 85.8% | 14.2% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2018 | 72,198 | 87.5% | 12.5% | Body, structure & corrosion |
| 2019 | 72,879 | 90.2% | 9.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 61,434 | 90.2% | 9.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 35,745 | 91.7% | 8.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 15,433 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 247 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 10,722 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.6% | 9,855 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 7,601 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 6,072 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.4% | 3,761 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 2,537 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.9% | 2,416 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 437 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 5,880 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 5,554 |
| 3 | Joints | 5,048 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 4,279 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 4,029 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 3,306 |
| 7 | Washers | 3,009 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 1,972 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.6% | 66,993 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.8% | 62,162 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.7% | 18,317 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 15,388 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 5,423 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 3,863 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 145,385 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 110,321 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 15,285 | 17.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,387 | 20.8% |
| 120-150k | 118 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 37 | 13.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 243,966 | 10.2% |
| Diesel | 28,567 | 12.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,461 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 35,485 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 57,103 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 74,080 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 88,409 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a Vauxhall Crossland
- Tyres (3.9% 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 (3.6% 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 (2.8% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Crossland?
89.6% of the 272,538 Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.4% fail rate, across model years 2017–2024.
What does the Vauxhall Crossland most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, then brakes (3.6%).
Which Crossland years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 92.2% and 2017 the weakest at 85.8%, from 15,433 and 14,591 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Crossland MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 13.5% for 150k+, a 6.0-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Crossland more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 10.2% of the time against 12.7% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 272,538 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.