Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2002
57.4% pass rate
from 1,729 tests in 2021
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.23% fail on Joints
    • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Chassis
      • 0.98% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.64% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.058% fail on System
    • 0.58% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Mounting fixings (13 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.058% fail on Body condition
    • 0.46% fail on Towbar (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Towbar condition (48 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Coupling
      • 0.058% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.058% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.058% fail on Bracket
  • 14% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bar (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.64% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.35% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.058% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.058% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.12% fail on Brake drums (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Cable
    • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.058% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.058% fail on Valves
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.058% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.23% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.17% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system (87% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.058% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.058% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.058% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.058% fail on Operation
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.87% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.64% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.0% fail on Battery(ies) (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
      • 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.058% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (99% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Other components (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.058% fail on Pump
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition

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