Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d vs Vauxhall Zafira: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Vauxhall Zafira
72%
MOT pass rate · 574,048 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d (100%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d | Vauxhall Zafira |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 38,479 mi | 116,941 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 574,048 |
Most common faults
Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Vauxhall Zafira
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d (100%) and Vauxhall Zafira (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Vauxhall Grandland x turbo d report Full Vauxhall Zafira report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.