2022 Vauxhall Grandland — MOT failures & pass rate
8,081 MOT tests on the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland are in this dataset, and 91.3% of them passed. That is 1.0 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 7.6%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests against 2.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, headlamp aim and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 239 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 14.5% versus 7.9%.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 8.5% of the time against 8.8% for hybrid.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 448 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 181 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 101 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 96 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 58 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 36 |
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 | 239 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 147 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 4 | Washers | 55 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 49 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 44 |
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 | 24.3% | 1,965 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.7% | 862 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 564 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.9% | 152 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 104 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 37 |
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 | 5,894 | 7.9% |
| 30-60k | 2,063 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 110 | 14.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,224 | 8.7% |
| Diesel | 1,163 | 8.5% |
| Hybrid | 694 | 8.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 351 | 8.0% |
| 2025 | 7,721 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Grandland
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.5% 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 (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (1.3% 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 2022 Vauxhall Grandlands pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 8,081 2022 Vauxhall Grandland MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 Grandland get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.5% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,081 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.