Suzuki Grand Vitara (2013)
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara
CarHunch analysed 1,216 real MOT records for the 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara passes its MOT on first attempt 86.2% of the time—above the UK average of 80%—but that headline hides a serious concern: over a quarter of these vehicles (26.7%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is well above what you'd expect and warrants extra scrutiny on the second-hand market. Petrol versions perform noticeably better at 87.2% pass rate compared to diesels at 83.2%, so fuel type matters if reliability is your priority.
At nearly 49,000 miles on average, these are moderately used examples, and the typical car racks up 1.7 failures and 12.5 advisories per test—suggesting wear items and minor issues accumulate steadily rather than showing sudden structural problems. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks the suspension, brakes, and steering components, since the high dangerous-defect rate points to these areas being the weak link on aging examples.
What to check before buying a 2013 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.
- ⚠️ 26.7% 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 (75%) | 917 | 87.2% | 1.56 |
| Diesel (25%) | 299 | 83.2% | 2.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles fall between 30,274 and 56,648 miles.
2013 Suzuki Grand Vitara — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,075 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
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