2020 Vauxhall Crossland — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 61,434 MOT tests, the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland recorded a 90.2% pass rate. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 7.9%. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and brakes (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake discs, brake pads and headlamp aim — brake discs alone was recorded 1,452 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.0% once past 90-120k.
The petrol cars hold up better: 9.7% fail against 11.5% for diesel, a 1.8-point gap across 61,431 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2022 against 10.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 2,731 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.7% | 2,292 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 1,059 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 857 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 797 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 393 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake discs | 1,452 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,368 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 772 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 763 |
| 5 | Washers | 675 |
| 6 | Exhaust system | 530 |
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 | 23.7% | 14,547 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.2% | 13,652 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 4,015 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.3% | 2,623 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 911 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 838 |
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 | 34,797 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 24,333 | 11.9% |
| 60-90k | 2,207 | 13.4% |
| 90-120k | 86 | 14.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 58,492 | 9.7% |
| Diesel | 2,939 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 909 | 7.8% |
| 2023 | 20,706 | 10.0% |
| 2024 | 19,763 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 20,042 | 10.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.5% 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 (3.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 Crosslands pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 61,434 2020 Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by brakes (3.7%).
Does the 2020 Crossland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 61,434 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.