Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.4% pass rate
from 255 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.39% fail on Joints
    • 5.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.39% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.78% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe
    • 0.78% fail on Cabs (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.39% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.39% fail on Bracket
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.39% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.78% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.78% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.78% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.78% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.78% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.39% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.39% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.39% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.39% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.78% fail on Horn
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.39% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.78% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering
      • 0.39% fail on Operation
      • 0.39% fail on Other components
    • 0.39% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Steering play
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plates

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