2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

490 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 490 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt9.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Body & chassis25.5%
  2. Lights & electrics22.4%
  3. Suspension18.0%
  4. Brakes16.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks12.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags6.3%
  8. Tyres4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.2%

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 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 490 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was body & chassis.

Is the 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).