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Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results

Registered in 2009
67.8% pass rate
from 2,264 tests in 2021
(19% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.044% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Trailer electrical socket (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.088% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Brake performance not tested (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.044% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.088% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.088% fail on Lever
    • 0.088% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.5% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.044% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.044% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.62% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.66% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Particulate filter (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.088% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (46% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.088% fail on Tank
      • 0.088% fail on Hose (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.31% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.044% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis
      • 0.088% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.044% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.088% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.088% fail on Towbar (17 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Towbar condition
      • 0.044% fail on Other towbar components
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
      • 0.044% fail on Requirements
    • 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.044% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.044% fail on Flexible coupling
    • 0.044% fail on Steering play
      • 0.044% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
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