2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,097 MOT tests in 2024. 76.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time76.8%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,097 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    43 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%
  6. Side repeaters: not working1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Brakes12.4%
  3. Suspension5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Tyres2.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%

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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 76.8% of 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,097 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).