Suzuki Grand Vitara
MOT data from 35,231 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 75.4%. Average mileage at test: 93,363 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,529 |
| 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 | 1,480 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,090 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,060 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,055 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 890 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 797 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 752 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 743 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 685 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 26,424 | 76.3% |
| Diesel | 8,773 | 72.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 157 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 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 | |||
| 1999 | 326 | 73.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 | |||
| 2000 | 347 | 72.9% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 | |||
| 2001 | 808 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 | |||
| 2002 | 1,573 | 71% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2003 | 2,336 | 71.2% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | |||
| 2004 | 3,490 | 71.7% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 3,711 | 71.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 | |||
| 2006 | 3,263 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 3,900 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 3,514 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 2,866 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 2,686 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 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 | |||
| 2011 | 2,185 | 79.5% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2012 | 1,578 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 1,648 | 85.4% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2014 | 741 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
73,006 mi
Median
96,256 mi
75th percentile
117,064 mi
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