2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

894 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.8%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.6%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Body & chassis22.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.9%
  3. Suspension18.8%
  4. Brakes18.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.8%
  8. Tyres4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine20.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 894 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).