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Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec reliable? We analysed 501 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 501 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.0%
Typical Mileage
97,886mi
Annual Mileage
5,680mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec 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 X-ec.

Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec Number Plates

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

Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,367 mi/yr
Typical
5,680 mi/yr
Average
6,189 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,376 mi/yr

Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec Mileage Distribution

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

Median
97,886 mi
75th Percentile
118,461 mi
95th Percentile
149,323 mi
Max Recorded
825,096 mi

How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec 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 X-ec THIS CAR 82.0% 501 97,886 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
Mercedes-benz Gle 250 D 4MATIC AMG Line Auto 92% 461 64,676 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec?

The Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% across 501 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec owner drives around 5,680 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 X-ec — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec reliable?
Based on 501 MOT tests, the Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec has a 82.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec do per year?
The typical Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec does around 5,680 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Grand Vitara X-ec?
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.