MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Suzuki » Grand Vitara » 2005

Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2005
57.0% pass rate
from 3,354 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.5% fail on Coil spring (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.030% fail on Belts
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.089% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on System (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
    • 0.36% fail on Cabs (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Towbar (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Towbar condition (50 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.089% fail on Seats
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.060% fail on Body
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.060% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.030% fail on Catch
      • 0.030% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.060% fail on Floor
    • 0.030% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.030% fail on Other tailgate component
  • 11% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.089% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.39% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.060% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Anti-lock braking system (55% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.060% fail on Other braking system component (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.060% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Other leaks
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 0.060% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Seat belts (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (62% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Requirements
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Rams
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.089% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Steering play
      • 0.060% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.030% fail on Steering column
    • 0.030% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.75% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.030% fail on Doors
      • 0.030% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages