2019 Vauxhall Crossland — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 72,879 MOT tests, the 2019 Vauxhall Crossland recorded a 90.2% pass rate. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.8%) and brakes (3.5%) 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 tread depth — brake pads alone was recorded 1,581 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.4% once past 90-120k — 2.9× the risk.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.7% fail against 11.5% for diesel, a 1.8-point gap across 72,879 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.8% | 2,780 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.5% | 2,575 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.4% | 1,739 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 1,635 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.3% | 950 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 682 |
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 | 1,581 |
| 2 | Brake discs | 1,451 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,216 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 1,097 |
| 5 | Joints | 905 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 895 |
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 | 25.7% | 18,717 |
| 2 | Brakes | 23.4% | 17,075 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 5,028 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.7% | 4,155 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 1,192 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 950 |
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 | 40,977 | 7.1% |
| 30-60k | 28,237 | 12.7% |
| 60-90k | 3,368 | 17.0% |
| 90-120k | 260 | 20.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 68,215 | 9.7% |
| Diesel | 4,664 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 754 | 5.4% |
| 2022 | 17,667 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 18,020 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 17,941 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 18,497 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Crossland
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (3.8% 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 (3.5% 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 (2.4% 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 2019 Vauxhall Crosslands pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 72,879 2019 Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Crossland?
Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by brakes (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Crossland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.1% in the 0-30k band to 20.4% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 72,879 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.