2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo D — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,181 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo D, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.7% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 52 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 40 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 30 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.6% | 19 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 50 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 29 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 4 | Washers | 17 |
| 5 | Joints | 16 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 12 |
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 | 22.7% | 268 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.3% | 228 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.9% | 105 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 4.4% | 52 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 19 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 431 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 610 | 12.3% |
| 60-90k | 126 | 16.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 274 | 7.3% |
| 2023 | 273 | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 309 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 322 | 15.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland X Turbo D
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo D, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.5% 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.
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 Turbo Ds pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 1,181 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo D MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Turbo D?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Grandland X Turbo D get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,181 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.