Suzuki Grand Vitara

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 38,872 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

38,872

Highest Pass Rate

2014 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Grand Vitara

The Suzuki Grand Vitara was MOT tested 38,872 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (1998 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 836 tests. The 2003 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 21 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Grand Vitaras pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 114,108 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 56,317 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Grand Vitara is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2393cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,808

Per month£234/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2015 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-6% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread21 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Grand Vitara by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2015	88%	89	56,317 mi
2014	91%	836	59,160 mi
2013	85%	1,866	67,097 mi
2012	83%	1,883	77,126 mi
2011	79%	2,520	83,839 mi
2010	78%	3,089	86,327 mi
2009	77%	3,356	91,512 mi
2008	75%	3,876	96,149 mi
2007	74%	4,278	97,039 mi
2006	70%	3,554	99,563 mi
2005	71%	3,969	99,232 mi
2004	71%	3,670	103,262 mi
2003	70%	2,449	103,895 mi
2002	71%	1,641	102,607 mi
2001	71%	870	100,359 mi
2000	71%	376	97,031 mi
1999	71%	373	106,094 mi
1998	74%	177	114,108 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Grand Vitara

Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (1998 to 2015), the Suzuki Grand Vitara averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 38,872 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Suzuki Grand Vitara has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 70%, a 21 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.