2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

489 MOT tests in 2024. 85.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time85.3%
Failed or needed repairs14.7%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 489 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    5 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.2%
  2. Lights & electrics6.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Suspension2.2%
  5. Tyres2.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.0%

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: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 85.3% of 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 489 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

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

Is the 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).