Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2006
59.1% pass rate
from 3,064 tests in 2021
(7.5% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (35% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.78% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.49% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.49% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.065% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.033% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.065% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.033% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.033% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.033% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.098% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.098% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Tank
      • 0.065% fail on Hose
      • 0.033% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.46% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Towbar (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Other towbar components (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Cabs
      • 0.033% fail on Steps
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on Doors
      • 0.033% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
    • 0.033% fail on Floor
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Pedal
      • 0.065% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Master cylinder
  • 7.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Spark ignition (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.033% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.065% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.098% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.033% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.26% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.065% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.033% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.69% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Requirements
    • 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.98% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components
      • 0.033% fail on Operation
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Steering gear (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.065% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates (63% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Hubs
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