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

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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport reliable? We analysed 636 real MOT tests across 168 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 636 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.9%
Typical Mileage
92,598mi
Annual Mileage
4,305mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport 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 Sport.

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
1,878 mi/yr
Typical
4,305 mi/yr
Average
4,914 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,029 mi/yr

Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport Mileage Distribution

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

Median
92,598 mi
75th Percentile
116,564 mi
95th Percentile
143,759 mi
Max Recorded
241,118 mi

How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport 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 Sport THIS CAR 70.9% 636 92,598 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
Kawasaki EX500-A5 80.4% 904 27,935 mi 35 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.9% across 636 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport owner drives around 4,305 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 Sport — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport reliable?
Based on 636 MOT tests, the Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport has a 70.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport do per year?
The typical Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport does around 4,305 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara 16V Sport?
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.