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Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2007
62.0% pass rate
from 3,379 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2007 cars)
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.089% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.030% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.80% fail on Suspension arm (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.059% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Other suspension component (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on Axle
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (95% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.24% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.059% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pedal
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.059% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
    • 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (63% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.059% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Drive shafts (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.059% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.53% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Towbar (16 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Towbar condition (35 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Other towbar components (12 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.74% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Other emission control equipment (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.030% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.059% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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