Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2010
72.2% pass rate
from 1,991 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Brakes (21% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (31 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.050% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.050% fail on Cable
    • 2.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Pedal
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
      • 0.050% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.050% fail on Other components
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.55% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.050% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.050% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.10% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.050% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.40% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension rod
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.40% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.30% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pipe
      • 0.050% fail on Hose
    • 0.30% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.050% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.050% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Seats
      • 0.050% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.55% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
  • 0.40% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.050% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.050% fail on Power steering
      • 0.050% fail on Other components
    • 0.050% fail on Steering column
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.35% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
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