2019 Vauxhall Grandland — MOT failures & pass rate
100,948 MOT tests on the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland are in this dataset, and 90.4% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (9.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and lighting & signalling (3.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 4,175 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 18.2% once past 120-150k — 2.9× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 9.3% of the time against 10.5% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 12.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 4,569 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 3,110 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 2,501 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.6% | 1,635 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 1,090 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 782 |
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 | 4,175 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,929 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,828 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 1,189 |
| 5 | Washers | 1,072 |
| 6 | Wipers | 675 |
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 | 23.8% | 23,996 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.8% | 16,929 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.5% | 8,535 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.0% | 2,007 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 1,776 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.7% | 1,699 |
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 | 44,752 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 46,704 | 11.5% |
| 60-90k | 8,487 | 15.3% |
| 90-120k | 883 | 17.4% |
| 120-150k | 99 | 18.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 78,744 | 9.3% |
| Diesel | 22,204 | 10.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,205 | 7.2% |
| 2022 | 24,950 | 7.5% |
| 2023 | 25,160 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 24,503 | 10.1% |
| 2025 | 25,130 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland
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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.1% 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 Grandlands pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 100,948 2019 Vauxhall Grandland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.1%).
Does the 2019 Grandland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 18.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 100,948 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.