Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Q: Is the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 644 vehicles, the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

644 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto

CarHunch analysed 644 real MOT records for the 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Vauxhall Grandland is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 90.5% first-time MOT pass rate against the 80% baseline—a genuinely strong result. The dangerous defect rate sits at a modest 3.7%, well below concern threshold, so safety issues are rare in this cohort.

At 19,943 miles average, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which partly explains the healthy pass rate and means you're buying into a vehicle with relatively little wear. With only 0.14 failures per car on record but 0.9 advisories, most issues are minor wear items rather than serious faults—typical for a nearly-new premium SUV. When shopping, prioritise full service history and check the specific advisory items on the inspection report, as they'll tell you whether the previous owner maintained it properly.

The 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 13k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 644 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 644 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 6,191 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 24.6%

1,521

Black 24.4%

1,513

Red 22%

1,362

White 18.3%

1,134

Blue 10.7%

661

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,230

typical

12,778

low mileage

25,433

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Auto vehicles fall between 12,778 and 25,433 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,778 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,778–25,433 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Vauxhall Grandland Ultimate Turbo Autos sit.

⚠ Over 34,334 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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