2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 451 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 18 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 16 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.0% | 9 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 6 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 13 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 7 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover | 3 |
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 | 21.1% | 95 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 70 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 34 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.1% | 5 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 4 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 300 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 138 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 103 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 117 | 6.0% |
| 2024 | 110 | 7.3% |
| 2025 | 121 | 14.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland X Businss Ed T A
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.0% 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.
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 Grandland X Businss Ed T As pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 451 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Businss Ed T A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Grandland X Businss Ed T A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 451 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.