2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara · 3,752 MOT tests
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliability
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- 20.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Grand Vitaras: 37.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 58,520
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,752
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.2% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Brakes7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension3.2%
- Tyres2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.07%
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 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.31%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.31%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.02%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.9%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.82%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.81%)
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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitaras fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 14 Grand Vitara years (3,752 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.07% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.35% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara shows 58,520 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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