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Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo reliable? We analysed 258 real MOT tests across 175 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 258 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.8%
Typical Mileage
25,085mi
Annual Mileage
6,224mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo.

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.6%
2022

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts to cords 1

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,138 mi/yr
Typical
6,224 mi/yr
Average
7,178 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,423 mi/yr

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 253 86.6% 18,245 25,050 33,405

How Long Does a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Last?

Based on 175 Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.4 years
Median
2.0 years

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
25,085 mi
75th Percentile
33,483 mi
95th Percentile
46,191 mi
Max Recorded
93,515 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

86.6% MOT pass rate from 253 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.6% across 253 tests.

How Does the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo THIS CAR 86.8% 258 25,085 mi — yrs
Vauxhall Corsa 69.7% 26,893,546 58,908 mi 33 yrs
Vauxhall Astra 71.9% 25,288,868 76,280 mi 34 yrs
Vauxhall Zafira 71.9% 8,488,627 75,062 mi 27 yrs
Volkswagen T-sporter T30 140 TDI LWB 81.4% 408 146,673 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo?

The Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.8% across 258 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo owner drives around 6,224 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo reliable?
Based on 258 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo has a 86.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo does around 6,224 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland SE Turbo is 2022 with a 86.6% pass rate across 253 tests.