Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td car check
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td reliable? We analysed 656 real MOT tests across 178 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td.
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 109 BHP
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 36.7 mpg
- Urban
- 28.5 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 44.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2525
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 216 g/km Band K
- Emission class
- 3
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £325
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £178.75
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td THIS CAR | 68.1% | 656 | 136,302 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Audi A5 S Line TDI CVT | 86.8% | 1,200 | 96,395 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 TdShould you buy a used Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.1% across 656 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 Td owner drives around 6,143 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.