2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,683 MOT tests in 2024. 66.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time66.2%
Failed or needed repairs33.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,683 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.5%
  5. Side repeaters: not working2.4%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    49 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.1%
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.2%
  2. Brakes18.1%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Body & chassis4.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  7. Tyres3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission8.9%

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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 66.2% of 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,683 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).