2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,440 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.4% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.7%).

Pass rate

1,440

MOT tests analysed

11.6%

Fail rate

worse than

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 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	8.0%	115
2	Suspension	2.6%	38
3	Lighting & signalling	1.7%	25
4	Visibility	1.1%	16
5	Brakes	0.6%	9
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.6%	8

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 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	49
2	Pins and bushes	36
3	Headlamp aim	26
4	Washers	10
5	Wipers	6
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	5

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	28.8%	415
2	Brakes	9.7%	140
3	Other defects	4.7%	68
4	Visibility	2.5%	36
5	Suspension	1.5%	22
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	9

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 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	700	10.1%
30-60k	669	13.2%
60-90k	66	10.6%

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 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	46	8.7%
2023	482	11.4%
2024	455	10.8%
2025	457	12.9%

What to check before buying a 2020 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A

Before buying a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (8.0% 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.
Suspension (2.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (1.7% 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 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 As pass their MOT?

88.4% of the 1,440 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.6% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A?

Tyres, recorded in 8.0% of tests, followed by suspension (2.6%).

Does the 2020 Grandland X Ultimte Hyb4 A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.1% in the 0-30k band to 10.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,440 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.