Vauxhall Grandland (2019)

18,451 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2019 Vauxhall Grandland

CarHunch analysed 18,451 real MOT records for the 2019 Vauxhall Grandland. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Vauxhall Grandland passes its MOT first time at 90%, well above the UK average of 80%, signalling strong reliability across the 18,451 vehicles tested. However, nearly one in five have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth investigating on any used example you view—get a full MOT history check before buying.

At around 30,850 miles median for a five-year-old model, these cars show typical wear for their age. The average 0.57 failures per vehicle is low, but the 4.3 advisories suggests minor maintenance items crop up regularly—budget for routine servicing and don't be alarmed by advisory-level work when you buy.

Average reliability 10% above UK average
90%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,851
typical mileage
22,886–39,888 middle half
19.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.57
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Vauxhall Grandland

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (77%) 14,217 90.3% 0.56
Diesel (23%) 4,234 88.9% 0.63

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

22,886
low mileage
30,851
typical
39,888
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Vauxhall Grandland vehicles fall between 22,886 and 39,888 miles.

2019 Vauxhall Grandland — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 17,870 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

1,117 17,870 2021 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.57
Avg failures per vehicle
4.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Vauxhall Grandland

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 31.5%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 30.8%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 22.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 21.7%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 20.7%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 10.2%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 9.4%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 7.4%
    Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Vauxhall Grandland:

2018 2020 2021