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Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V reliable? We analysed 762 real MOT tests across 211 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 762 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.9%
Typical Mileage
99,720mi
Annual Mileage
4,881mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,885 mi/yr
Typical
4,881 mi/yr
Average
5,471 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,200 mi/yr

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
99,720 mi
75th Percentile
118,590 mi
95th Percentile
154,096 mi
Max Recorded
204,388 mi

How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V 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 16V THIS CAR 76.9% 762 99,720 mi — 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 Grand Vitara 76.2% 1,025,634 67,542 mi 28 yrs
Yamaha Yzf R7 (YZF690) 88.4% 605 4,776 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.9% across 762 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V owner drives around 4,881 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.

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.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V reliable?
Based on 762 MOT tests, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V has a 76.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V do per year?
The typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V does around 4,881 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.