2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 58.6% of Suzuki Grand Vitaras first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. Across 6,102 Grand Vitara first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Suzuki Grand Vitaras first used in 2008 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Grand Vitaras first used in 2008 against all cars first used in 2008 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Grand Vitara figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2008 Grand Vitara | All cars first used 2008 | Grand Vitara first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 65.1% | 58.0% | 2,749 |
| 2022 | 62.3% | 57.9% | 2,571 |
| 2023 | 61.7% | 57.4% | 2,320 |
| 2024 | 58.3% | 56.9% | 2,024 |
| 2025 | 58.6% | 57.2% | 1,758 |
Common 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT failures
Share of the 2,461 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working | 19.8% | 488 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 15.1% | 372 |
| Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | 13.4% | 330 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 9.6% | 236 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 9.4% | 231 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2008 Grand Vitaras, as a share of all 6,102 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 21.4% | 1,306 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.8% | 904 |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened | 13.0% | 792 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 12.5% | 760 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 11.6% | 707 |
Questions about the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara?
In 2025, 58.6% of Grand Vitaras first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2008 Grand Vitara most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 50.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (37.3%) and brakes (25.6%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (19.8%).
How often does a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara fail its MOT?
In 2025, 41.4% of first tests on Grand Vitaras first used in 2008 did not pass first time: 33.7% failed, and a further 7.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,461 of 6,102 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 21.4% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (14.8%), “Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened” (13.0%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (12.5%) and “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (11.6%).
Is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 65.1% in 2021 to 58.6% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2008
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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