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Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2003
55.5% pass rate
from 2,384 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.50% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Hose (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on System
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Towbar (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Towbar condition (90 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other towbar components
      • 0.042% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.46% fail on Cabs (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Steps
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.084% fail on Mounting fixings (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Body condition
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.084% fail on Door condition
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.042% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.042% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.042% fail on Mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.042% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.084% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.042% fail on Axles
      • 0.042% fail on Axle
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Brakes (14% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (23% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.042% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (58% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.88% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.042% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
    • 0.38% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.042% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators (48% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.084% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.042% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.042% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.042% fail on Switch
    • 0.042% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Spark ignition (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.5% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.042% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.042% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
      • 0.21% fail on Operation
      • 0.042% fail on Pump
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.042% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
    • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Steering play
      • 0.084% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.92% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.042% fail on Condition
  • 0.042% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.042% fail on Speedometer

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