2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,757 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 18.9% in the 60-90k group versus 5.6% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 78 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 48 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 42 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.2% | 21 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 10 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 65 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 32 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 16 |
| 5 | Washers | 15 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 15 |
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 | 25.5% | 448 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.3% | 287 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.7% | 170 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 36 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 28 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 20 |
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 | 971 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 711 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 74 | 18.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 415 | 7.0% |
| 2023 | 445 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 429 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 467 | 12.0% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Grandland X Business Ed T
Before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T, 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 (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.4% 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 Business Ed Ts pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 1,757 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland X Business Ed T?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Grandland X Business Ed T get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 18.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,757 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.