2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 6,106 MOT tests
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 31% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Grand Vitara years (6,106 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 31%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 79,309
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,106
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.4%
- Brakes11%
- Suspension7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Tyres2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.09%
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 3.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 2.88%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.49%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Side repeater not working 2.11%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.78%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (7.57%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.89%)
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 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2010 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 31% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 Grand Vitara years (6,106 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.09% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.23% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 79,309 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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