2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

2,144 MOT tests in 2024. 57.8% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time57.8%
Failed or needed repairs42.2%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,144 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.8%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  9. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.6%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension24.6%
  2. Body & chassis20.7%
  3. Lights & electrics17.7%
  4. Brakes16.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 57.8% of 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,144 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).