2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,898 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.0% in the 60-90k group versus 7.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 313 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.4% | 140 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 99 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 78 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 56 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 24 |
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 | 93 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 86 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 63 |
| 4 | Washers | 55 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 38 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 36 |
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 | 27.2% | 1,602 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 943 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.7% | 453 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.9% | 115 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 111 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 75 |
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 | 2,882 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 2,733 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 276 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 52 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 2,006 | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 1,903 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,937 | 10.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Grandland X Elite Turbo
Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (2.4% 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 Grandland X Elite Turbos pass their MOT?
90.3% of the 5,898 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Elite Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by brakes (2.4%).
Does the 2020 Grandland X Elite Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,898 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.