Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE car check
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE reliable? We analysed 397 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE 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 SE THIS CAR | 72.0% | 397 | 89,416 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 |
| Peugeot Speedfigh | 69.4% | 568 | 14,527 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SEShould you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.0% across 397 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V SE owner drives around 3,798 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.