2020 Vauxhall Grandland X SE Turbo 1.2L Petrol · SC69 CWR

Six MOT tests have been recorded for this Grandland X, five of which resulted in a pass and one in a failure. The most recent test on 1 September 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories noted, continuing a pattern of uneventful outcomes since the 2023 failure. That earlier failure on the same date as a pass is notable because it suggests a present and re-test on the same visit, with the retest successfully clearing the vehicle after three major defects relating to the main beam tell-tale, the indicator tell-tale, and the anti-lock braking system warning lamp illumination were remedied. A minor ESC warning lamp advisory was also recorded alongside that failure. Aside from this single cluster of electrical instrument cluster and ABS warning lamp defects, the structural and mechanical record shows no failures, with the only other flagged items being three advisories recorded at the January 2026 test concerning front and rear brake disc pitting and thinning front brake pads. With 39,742 miles covered over roughly six years, the vehicle has accumulated mileage at an average rate of approximately 6,624 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical band for a car of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, with annual or near-annual MOT entries from 2023 through 2026, indicating consistent use rather than extended periods off the road. This steady, moderate usage pattern suggests that consumable wear items such as brake components, tyres, and suspension elements have been worked regularly without the extremes of very low mileage stagnation or exceptionally high mileages that accelerate wear. The mileage progression between tests also appears consistent and gradual, with no sudden jumps that would suggest clocked readings or unusual vehicle use. For a prospective buyer, the most recent brake-related advisories deserve direct physical inspection at the test drive. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin at the January 2026 test, so verify pad thickness through the wheel and check the front discs for lipping, ridges, or excessive run-out, listening for any grinding or pulsation through the brake pedal under firm application. The pitted rear brake discs should also be inspected for scoring or corrosion around the outer edge, paying particular attention to whether the handbrake holds on an incline without excessive travel. During a test drive, brake feel should be progressive and firm, without any sponginess, dragging, or pulling to one side which could indicate a binding caliper following the recent pad wear. The 2023 failure warrants particular scrutiny of the dashboard warning lamp functionality during a pre-purchase inspection. Confirm that the ABS warning lamp, the main beam blue tell-tale, the indicator tell-tale, and the electronic stability control warning lamp all illuminate correctly with the ignition on and extinguish once the engine is running. Although the retest confirmed rectification, intermittent instrument cluster or ABS module faults can recur, so any hesitation or delayed illumination of these lamps during startup should be investigated. Beyond these flagged items, no structural corrosion, suspension, exhaust, or steering defects have been recorded across the test history, so a standard visual inspection of the underbody, sills, and suspension linkages for any fresh corrosion or perished bushes remains advisable, along with a general road test to confirm straight-line stability, absence of knocking over uneven surfaces, and smooth clutch or automatic gear selection.