Common problems by part
Vauxhall Crossland suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 65,891 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.4 in 100 MOT tests of the Vauxhall Crossland failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 65,891 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.6–0.8×) (all test years), 275 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 6 ages from 3 to 8 years, 229,410 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Suspension ball joint worn, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.4 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). The Vauxhall Crossland fails less often here.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Vauxhall Crossland suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 65,891 | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 63,814 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 50,064 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 31,790 | 1.8 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 15,304 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 2,547 | 4.2 | 6.1 |
All first-use years of the Vauxhall Crossland pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the suspension at 3 years
Fails
- Suspension ball joint worn: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace suspension ball joint (or arm with joint): estimated £75–£237 (0.7–1.5 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £20–£120) Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Suspension arm ball joint: ball joint has slight play: 0.3 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MOT advisory
- Wheel bearings: has slight play: 0.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.0. Wheel bearing has slight play MOT advisory
Replace suspension ball joint (or arm with joint) cost
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Suspension arm ball joint: ball joint has slight play.
Check one Vauxhall Crossland, not the average
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Other Vauxhall Crossland problems
Suspension on rival models
- Ford Puma suspension problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Vauxhall Crossland (90,734 MOT tests)
- Volkswagen T-Roc suspension problems: 0.2 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Vauxhall Crossland (78,552 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke suspension problems: 0.6 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.4 for the Vauxhall Crossland (75,703 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Vauxhall Crossland have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.6 to 0.8 times the suspension fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 3 years (all test years), from 65,891 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 4 of the 6 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Vauxhall Crossland suspension problems?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on suspension, against 0.6 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 65,891 MOT tests).
What is the most common Vauxhall Crossland suspension fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years: Suspension ball joint worn (123 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 229,410 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare