Suzuki Grand Vitara (2007)
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
CarHunch analysed 5,301 real MOT records for the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara sits almost exactly on the UK average with a 79.3% first-time pass rate, but nearly 30% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold—which is a real concern for any buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (79.5% and 79.0% respectively), so fuel type won't meaningfully affect your reliability prospects.
At 65,663 miles on average, these 17-year-old cars show typical wear for their age, yet owners are dealing with an average of 3.46 failures per test and 22.3 advisories, suggesting age-related deterioration is starting to bite hard. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on suspension components, brakes, and corrosion—the frequency of advisories hints that major wear items are becoming problematic across the fleet.
What to check before buying a 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 29.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (64%) | 3,405 | 79.5% | 3.55 |
| Diesel (36%) | 1,889 | 79% | 3.31 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 80.3% | 3.75 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 80% | 3 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles fall between 46,721 and 74,017 miles.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,738 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (36% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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