MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Suzuki » Grand Vitara » 2008

Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.3% pass rate
from 2,767 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake performance not tested (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.072% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.072% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
  • 9.2% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (38% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.54% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.072% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.40% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.072% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.072% fail on Particulate filter (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.036% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
      • 0.11% fail on Pipe
      • 0.072% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Towbar (30 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other towbar components (28 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Towbar condition (59 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.072% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.036% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.072% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.072% fail on Bracket
    • 0.036% fail on Body
      • 0.036% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.47% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.036% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages