2018 Vauxhall Grandland 1.2L Petrol · GF18 HKB

The 2026-06-18 date establishes the current status of the vehicle, placing the most recent MOT assessment at 36,951 miles on 2025-09-09. This test passed with a nearside front tyre slightly damaged and a front registration plate that deteriorated but did not appear to be misread, indicating the vehicle meets current safety standards at this point. However, the failure record from 2022-09-27 reveals a critical structural risk: the front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was excessively worn, and the front brake pad was wearing thin, suggesting a failure mode that may persist or worsen in the future. The mileage progression from 36,951 miles in 2025 to 34,250 miles in 2024 represents a significant drop-off of 2,701 miles, which is consistent with a vehicle that has undergone substantial maintenance or has been driven in a manner that reduced wear on consumables. While the vehicle is only 8 years old and has only 36,951 miles, the gap between the 2025 and 2024 tests is notable, implying that the owner may have skipped routine servicing or that the vehicle has experienced some form of accelerated wear. The absence of defects in the 2023 and 2022 tests suggests a lack of immediate structural issues, but the history of a failed 2022 test indicates that the owner may have been aware of or attempted to address potential issues that could have led to this state. Given the recurring faults of worn ball joints and thin brake pads, the vehicle carries a risk of mechanical failure that requires professional inspection. The buyer must verify the condition of the suspension bushings and coil springs, as these components are frequently the cause of brake and drivetrain failures. Additionally, the presence of a deteriorating front registration plate warrants careful inspection of the plate's condition and the surrounding area for corrosion or damage. While the brakes themselves may appear functional, the worn ball joints and thin pads suggest that the braking system is not in optimal condition and that the owner should consider replacing these components before driving the vehicle again, as the structural integrity of the suspension may also be compromised.