2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT pass rate: 68.2% (6,043 tests)
Is the 2008 Grand Vitara getting worse?
Pass rate of 2008-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70.6% +5.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.2% +2.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 66.3% +1.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2008 Grand Vitara
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 1,643 | 25.7% |
| 2 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,351 | 21.2% |
| 3 | Brakes | 1,092 | 17.1% |
| 4 | Body, chassis, structure | 769 | 12.0% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 511 | 8.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 367 | 5.7% |
All Grand Vitara years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1,503 | 67.1% | +0.5 pts | 100,304 |
| 2002 | 2,713 | 63.5% | -2.1 pts | 99,496 |
| 2003 | 4,005 | 64.8% | -0.2 pts | 99,323 |
| 2004 | 5,887 | 63.2% | -1.2 pts | 99,270 |
| 2005 | 6,429 | 63.5% | -1.0 pts | 95,372 |
| 2006 | 5,516 | 64.6% | +0.1 pts | 97,899 |
| 2007 | 6,765 | 67.7% | +2.6 pts | 94,652 |
| 2008 (this page) | 6,043 | 68.2% | +3.1 pts | 92,787 |
| 2009 | 5,268 | 72.4% | +6.0 pts | 88,137 |
| 2010 | 5,133 | 73.0% | +5.6 pts | 82,278 |
| 2011 | 4,224 | 75.5% | +6.3 pts | 78,685 |
| 2012 | 3,208 | 77.2% | +5.9 pts | 71,716 |
| 2013 | 3,354 | 83.2% | +9.9 pts | 62,834 |
| 2014 | 1,508 | 88.5% | +12.7 pts | 55,334 |
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FAQs
Is a 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara reliable?
2008-registered examples passed 68.2% of their MOT tests (6,043 tests, 2023–2025), +3.1 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 18 years old with a median 92,787 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2008 Grand Vitara?
The median tested example shows 92,787 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2008 Grand Vitara?
In this cohort petrols pass 69.2% of tests against 65.7% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.