2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Crossland MOT pass rate and common faults

2,274 MOT tests in 2024. 75.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time75.5%
Failed or needed repairs24.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    73 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.5%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure1.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  7. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.9%
    31 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis11.3%
  2. Brakes7.4%
  3. Tyres5.4%
  4. Lights & electrics4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  7. Suspension2.1%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure6.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Vauxhall Crossland?

In 2024, 75.5% of 2017 Vauxhall Crossland cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,274 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Crossland?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Crossland reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).