2020 Vauxhall Grandland X SE Premium Turbo 1.2L Petrol · DP70 YNF

A broadly clean MOT record defines this Grandland X, with four tests logged since 2024 and the most recent examination on 2026-04-07 returning a pass with no advisories whatsoever. That said, the 2025 test did flag two advisories on the nearside front tyre one covering perishing and sidewall damage, the other noting wear close to the legal limit on the tyre edge. Neither was severe enough to fail, and the fact that nothing was raised in the 2026 test suggests the tyre was replaced, though a buyer should confirm the current tread depth and sidewall condition directly. Overall, the trend across the recorded history is stable to improving, with no structural, brake, suspension, or emissions advisories and no failures of any kind. The recorded mileage of 57,413 against a 2020 registration equates to roughly 9,569 miles per year, which sits in a typical band for a family SUV of this age and is neither conspicuously low nor indicative of heavy motorway use. The MOT test dates cluster quite tightly in 2024, with two passes just five months apart on 2024-02-03 and 2024-07-15, which is consistent with a vehicle being tested early for a sale or change of keeper rather than any mechanical concern. From 2024 to 2026 the annual rate appears broadly steady, suggesting consistent rather than sporadic use, which is mechanically favourable because it avoids the corrosion and dry-rot risks associated with long stationary periods on a vehicle equipped with a turbocharged drivetrain and disc brakes all round. With the only flagged items being the nearside front tyre, focus the physical inspection on the current set of tyres, paying particular attention to uneven wear across the axle that might suggest front wheel alignment or suspension geometry issues, as edge wear on a single front tyre can be symptomatic of worn tie bar or wishbone bushes. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and rough tarmac, feel for any vagueness or pulling in the steering, and check for uneven tyre wear across the remaining three tyres. The 1.2 turbo engine in this model is known to be sensitive to oil consumption if used heavily on short trips, so verify the oil level on the dipstick and look for any blue smoke on startup, while also listening for timing chain rattle on a cold start which is a known area to monitor on this unit. For the brakes, ask the seller to perform a firm stop from around 40 mph to confirm straight-line stability and check for any judder through the pedal that could indicate warped front discs, a common wear item on SUVs covering mixed mileage. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on subframe and suspension arms, which is typical for a six-year-old vehicle but should not yet be advanced enough to warrant advisories. Finally, confirm the service book shows timely oil and filter changes at the manufacturer-recommended intervals, as the turbo unit benefits from regular fresh lubricant, and ensure the timing chain service interval has not been overlooked.