2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

1,959 MOT tests in 2024. 58.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.4%
Failed or needed repairs41.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,959 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    70 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Suspension21.7%
  3. Brakes16.7%
  4. Body & chassis11.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%

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 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

In 2024, 58.4% of 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,959 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).