2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 2,066 MOT tests
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Grand Vitara years (2,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 100,081
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,066
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: about average for its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 18.9% of tests fail here (103% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Body, chassis and structure18.9%
- Lights and electrics13.9%
- Suspension13.3%
- Brakes11.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Seat belts and airbags6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.6%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 4.84%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Position lamp not working 4.7%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.53%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.29%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (20.81%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (17.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.29%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.84%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.15%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (6.53%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Grand Vitara year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Grand Vitara years (2,066 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.6% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (4.84% of tests), position lamp not working (4.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 100,081 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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