2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,270 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.9% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 76 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.9% | 37 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 13 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 10 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 26 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 15 |
| 3 | Washers | 13 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 6 | Joints | 10 |
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 | 26.9% | 341 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 139 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 90 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 32 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 16 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 979 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 279 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Grandland Ultimate Turbo
Before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.0% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (6.0% 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 (2.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbos pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 1,270 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo?
Tyres, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.9%).
Does the 2022 Grandland Ultimate Turbo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.2% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,270 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.