2022 Vauxhall Crossland — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Vauxhall Crossland passed 92.2% of its 15,433 recorded MOT tests. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 Crossland comes out 1.2pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and brakes (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, headlamp aim and brake discs — brake pads alone was recorded 303 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Crossland fails 6.9% of the time in the 0-30k band and 9.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 7.6% of the time against 9.1% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 628 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.7% | 414 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.5% | 233 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 187 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 87 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 53 |
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 | 303 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 186 |
| 3 | Brake discs | 167 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 166 |
| 5 | Washers | 129 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 62 |
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 | 20.9% | 3,225 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 2,861 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.7% | 886 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 276 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.2% | 181 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 95 |
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 | 12,130 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,189 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 106 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 13,538 | 7.6% |
| Diesel | 1,895 | 9.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 962 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 14,458 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Crossland
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% 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 (2.7% 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 (1.5% 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 2022 Vauxhall Crosslands pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 15,433 2022 Vauxhall Crossland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Crossland?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Crossland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,433 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.