2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitaras, from 500 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
What stands out
Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitaras than on all cars registered in 2014.
- Rigid brake pipes2.4× usualSuzuki Grand Vitara8.8% All 2014 cars3.6%
Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £100–£400 our estimateAt the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
By area
The share of 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes30% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Lights and electrics16% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension14% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors8% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks4% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,111 | Brakes 34% |
| 2012 | 1,052 | Brakes 39% |
| 2011 | 1,343 | Brakes 39% |
| 2010 | 1,590 | Brakes 39% |
| 2009 | 1,549 | Suspension 43% |
| 2008 | 1,767 | Suspension 47% |
| 2007 | 1,859 | Suspension 50% |
| 2006 | 1,490 | Suspension 52% |
| 2005 | 1,801 | Suspension 43% |
| 2004 | 1,638 | Suspension 42% |
| 2003 | 1,097 | Suspension 40% |
| 2002 | 735 | Brakes 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitaras registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score