2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,707 MOT tests in 2024. 62.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time62.7%
Failed or needed repairs37.3%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,707 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    58 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Brakes17.4%
  3. Suspension17.0%
  4. Body & chassis7.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Tyres4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.7%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 62.7% of 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,707 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).