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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Check any Grand Vitara by registration number below.

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71.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.7%

vs Suzuki Avg

19

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Suzuki Grand Vitara — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Grand Vitara has an average MOT pass rate of 71.8%, which is 16.7 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Grand Vitara on the road.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Grand Vitara for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Grand Vitara performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 128 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 10yr

109k mi

2014

Based on 1,277 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

9.9%

Mileage at 10yr

92k mi

2013

Based on 2,737 vehicles

83.9%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

2012

Based on 2,676 vehicles

79.3%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

21.0%

Mileage at 10yr

107k mi

2011

Based on 3,502 vehicles

76.3%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2010

Based on 4,362 vehicles

74.1%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

22.5%

2009

Based on 4,671 vehicles

73.4%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2008

Based on 5,375 vehicles

69.5%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

25.8%

2007

Based on 6,101 vehicles

68.0%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

26.4%

2006

Based on 4,933 vehicles

63.6%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

29.1%

2005

Based on 5,580 vehicles

63.5%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

28.3%

2004

Based on 5,120 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

30.3%

2003

Based on 3,515 vehicles

63.7%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2002

Based on 2,363 vehicles

63.1%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2001

Based on 1,308 vehicles

67.4%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

24.6%

2000

Based on 567 vehicles

64.9%Below Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

29.2%

1999

Based on 452 vehicles

65.7%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

24.3%

1998

Based on 211 vehicles

72.5%Average
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

17.2%

0

Based on 30,598 vehicles

75.1%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Grand Vitara

The most common reasons a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.9%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

4.0%
3

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.5%
4

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

3.3%
5

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.0%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

2.3%

Front Nearside

2.3%

Rear

1.6%

Suzuki Grand Vitara — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 71.8% compared to the Suzuki average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Grand Vitara are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.9%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.0%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (3.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 71.8%, the Suzuki Grand Vitara is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Typical mileage for the Suzuki Grand Vitara: 109,295 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Grand Vitara to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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