2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

203 MOT tests in 2024. 61.1% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time61.1%
Failed or needed repairs38.9%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 203 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.4%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.4%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.0%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis21.7%
  2. Lights & electrics17.2%
  3. Suspension12.8%
  4. Brakes11.3%
  5. Seat belts & airbags7.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  8. Tyres2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 61.1% of 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 203 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).