2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

2,168 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,168 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.4%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Stop lamp: not working3.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.2%
  2. Suspension19.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.6%
  4. Brakes12.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.7%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%

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: 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 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,168 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).