2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,830 MOT tests in 2024. 56.3% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.3%
Failed or needed repairs43.7%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.5%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    73 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.0%
  2. Lights & electrics26.6%
  3. Body & chassis16.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks15.7%
  5. Brakes15.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.8%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 56.3% of 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,830 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

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