2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,109 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 76.3% passed first time. That is above the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT failure items
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working5.6%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
Stop lamp: not working1.4%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara advisories
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara common advisories
ItemValue
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened13.9%
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge12.8%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material10.8%
Brake pads: wearing thin8.0%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.7%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara faults by area
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment11.9%
Brakes8.3%
Suspension5.6%
Visibility3.8%
Tyres2.3%
Body, chassis, structure1.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara recorded mileage
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,10949,20068,100 miles88,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Suzuki Grand Vitara years

Suzuki Grand Vitara first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20131,10976.3%65.8%
20121,04567.9%63.5%
20111,34065.4%61.2%
20101,58364.7%59.3%
20091,54163.5%58.3%
20081,75858.6%57.2%
20071,83459.6%57.4%
20061,47555.4%57.0%
20051,79258.3%57.6%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.