2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,935 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,935 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.0%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis24.8%
  2. Suspension22.8%
  3. Brakes19.0%
  4. Lights & electrics18.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  7. Tyres5.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,935 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).