SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MOT pass rate
69.3% of 30,650 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MOT tests pass.
The GRAND VITARA passes 69.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all SUZUKI models (79.9%).
The SUZUKI GRAND VITARA passes 69.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA tested at 6–10 years pass 90.3% of the time, compared with just 65.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 90.3% | 487 | 56,653 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.7% | 9,558 | 79,849 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.4% | 20,602 | 98,642 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
The most common reason the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 49.8% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 40.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Body, chassis, structure | 36.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 19.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 16.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 10.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.2% | Leaking |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.2% | Inscription illegible |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 79.7% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 90.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.8% pass rate
- SUZUKI IGNIS — 84.3% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 90.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA?
- 69.3% of SUZUKI GRAND VITARA MOT tests pass, based on 30,650 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA?
- The most common reason the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 55.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUZUKI GRAND VITARA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUZUKI service history guide for how to check and keep one.