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

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Is the Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo reliable? We analysed 4,287 real MOT tests across 1,318 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,287 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.6%
Typical Mileage
32,770mi
Annual Mileage
6,970mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium 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 X SE Premium Turbo.

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.6%
2021
88.8%
2020

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 168
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
4,728 mi/yr
Typical
6,970 mi/yr
Average
7,767 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,607 mi/yr

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,670 88.6% 22,824 32,917 42,786
2020 2,481 88.8% 22,367 32,326 41,560

How Long Does a Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo Last?

Based on 1,318 Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.1 years
Median
4.0 years

Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo Mileage Distribution

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

Median
32,770 mi
75th Percentile
42,543 mi
95th Percentile
58,036 mi
Max Recorded
104,333 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo

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

Best year
2020

88.8% MOT pass rate from 2,481 tests

Year to avoid
2021

88.6% MOT pass rate from 1,670 tests

The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.8% across 2,481 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium 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 X SE Premium Turbo THIS CAR 88.6% 4,287 32,770 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
Chevrolet Epica 69.4% 6,727 70,403 mi 18 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo?

The Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 4,287 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 X SE Premium 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 X SE Premium Turbo owner drives around 6,970 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 X SE Premium Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo reliable?
Based on 4,287 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo has a 88.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo does around 6,970 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium 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 X SE Premium Turbo?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo is 2020 with a 88.8% pass rate across 2,481 tests.