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Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis reliable? We analysed 566 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 566 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
85.9%
Typical Mileage
83,495mi
Annual Mileage
6,048mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis 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 SZ5 Ddis.

Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,936 mi/yr
Typical
6,048 mi/yr
Average
7,063 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,709 mi/yr

Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
83,495 mi
75th Percentile
106,029 mi
95th Percentile
148,171 mi
Max Recorded
239,541 mi

How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis 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 SZ5 Ddis THIS CAR 85.9% 566 83,495 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
Citroen C5 Aircrss Cseries ED Bhdi Ssa 90.1% 252 21,914 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 566 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis owner drives around 6,048 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 SZ5 Ddis — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis reliable?
Based on 566 MOT tests, the Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis has a 85.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis do per year?
The typical Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis does around 6,048 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara SZ5 Ddis?
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.