2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,029 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,029 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  2. Side repeaters: not working2.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Suspension7.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  5. Tyres4.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%

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 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,029 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; side repeaters: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).