2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 2,250 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.2% in the 60-90k group versus 6.8% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,250

MOT tests analysed

9.6%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.3%	97
2	Brakes	3.8%	85
3	Lighting & signalling	1.5%	34
4	Visibility	1.0%	22
5	Suspension	0.7%	15
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.7%	15

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake discs	63
2	Brake pads	63
3	Headlamp aim	30
4	Service brake performance	25
5	Tread depth	21
6	Washers	17

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Brakes	25.4%	571
2	Tyres	24.1%	542
3	Other defects	6.6%	148
4	Body, structure & corrosion	3.4%	76
5	Emissions & environmental	2.4%	54
6	Suspension	1.7%	39

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 Crossland X Turbo
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,188	6.8%
30-60k	980	12.6%
60-90k	79	15.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 Crossland X Turbo
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	48	10.4%
2023	742	9.6%
2024	744	9.7%
2025	715	9.5%

What to check before buying a 2020 Crossland X Turbo

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.3% 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 (3.8% 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 (1.5% 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 Crossland X Turbos pass their MOT?

90.4% of the 2,250 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Crossland X Turbo?

Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by brakes (3.8%).

Does the 2020 Crossland X Turbo get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,250 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.