Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT Results
Registered in 201275.4% pass rate
from 1,179 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki Grand Vitara is unusually good or bad.
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8.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.7% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Flashing type
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1.4% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.68% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
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0.25% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.25% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.25% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.25% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.085% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.085% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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2.7% fail on
Headlamp aim
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8.4% fail on
Brakes
(40% worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.6% fail on Brake pads
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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3.1% fail on
Brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.2% fail on
Rbt
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (79% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.085% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.2% fail on
Rbt
- 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.25% fail on
Rbt
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.25% fail on
Rbt
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0.25% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.17% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.085% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.085% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
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0.085% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
- 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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0.51% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.085% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.085% fail on Hand lever
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0.085% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.085% fail on Lever
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3.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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5.8% fail on
Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 0.085% fail on Bonnet
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3.3% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint
- 0.085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.085% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.34% fail on
Suspension arms
(89% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.085% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.085% fail on Sub-frame
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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2.9% fail on
Tyres
(48% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.0% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.085% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.085% fail on Exhaust system
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0.085% fail on
Transmission
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0.085% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.085% fail on Joints
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0.085% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.085% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.085% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.085% fail on
Body
- 0.085% fail on Other body component
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0.085% fail on
Seats
- 0.085% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.085% fail on Undertray
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0.085% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.59% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(71% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Spark ignition
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.085% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.17% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.34% fail on
Spark ignition
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.51% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.42% fail on Registration plates
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.25% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Requirements
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
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0.085% fail on
Steering
- 0.085% fail on Steering column
Read the Honest John Review
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Suzuki Grand Vitara (2005 - 2014)
Good looking, on road handling much better than previous version, comparatively cheap, impressive off road.