Suzuki Grand Vitara Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Grand Vitara car check
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable? We analysed 1,025,634 real MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Suzuki Grand Vitara Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Grand Vitara. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Grand Vitara to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Grand Vitara Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Grand Vitara Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Grand Vitara owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Grand Vitara year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 498 | 87.6% | 29,780 | 44,245 | 62,884 |
| 2014 | 5,646 | 88.2% | 24,681 | 38,957 | 59,530 |
| 2013 | 14,450 | 84.8% | 28,418 | 45,180 | 67,064 |
| 2012 | 16,002 | 82.3% | 31,348 | 50,122 | 73,397 |
| 2011 | 23,769 | 81.2% | 34,435 | 55,678 | 80,088 |
| 2010 | 33,592 | 80.3% | 36,837 | 58,372 | 82,793 |
| 2009 | 41,856 | 79.2% | 39,662 | 62,009 | 86,896 |
| 2008 | 57,799 | 78.1% | 40,523 | 63,243 | 88,175 |
| 2007 | 83,472 | 77.7% | 41,413 | 64,274 | 89,090 |
| 2006 | 89,447 | 76.9% | 42,175 | 65,673 | 91,466 |
| 2005 | 107,336 | 77.0% | 41,328 | 64,919 | 91,109 |
| 2004 | 128,986 | 76.8% | 43,253 | 67,261 | 94,022 |
| 2003 | 122,135 | 75.8% | 44,127 | 67,953 | 94,088 |
| 2002 | 107,489 | 73.9% | 48,211 | 70,449 | 95,097 |
| 2001 | 92,647 | 72.6% | 52,351 | 72,950 | 96,314 |
| 2000 | 49,225 | 71.4% | 57,276 | 77,312 | 100,916 |
| 1999 | 32,597 | 71.2% | 64,896 | 85,758 | 109,118 |
| 1998 | 16,896 | 70.8% | 70,629 | 91,635 | 114,720 |
| 1997 | 51 | 60.8% | 47,051 | 91,382 | 118,455 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Grand Vitara Last?
Based on 67,699 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Grand Vitara Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Grand Vitara
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.2% MOT pass rate from 5,646 tests
60.8% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 5,646 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Grand Vitara THIS CAR | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Vitara | 76.3% | 810,456 | 53,809 mi | 36 yrs |
| Volkswagen Bora | 71.9% | 807,643 | 97,539 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Grand Vitara outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Grand VitaraShould you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.2% across 1,025,634 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Grand Vitara are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (23,442 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (22,487), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (17,776). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara owner drives around 5,400 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki Grand Vitara models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.