Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 24,259 MOT tests, around 45% of Suzuki Grand Vitaras still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 28% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 27%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 73% petrol, 26% diesel. Petrol Grand Vitaras are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Grand Vitaras in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 45%
- Likely charged
- 28%
- Depends on the car
- 27%
- MOT tests analysed
- 24,259
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Grand Vitara ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Grand Vitaras of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Likely compliant40 tested | Check exact car10 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant412 tested | Check exact car105 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant859 tested | Likely charged283 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant705 tested | Likely charged416 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,092 tested | Likely charged406 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant1,339 tested | Likely charged522 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant1,152 tested | Likely charged839 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant1,638 tested | Likely charged680 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,018 tested | Likely charged742 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,696 tested | Likely charged535 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,960 tested | Likely charged570 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard1,692 tested | Likely charged660 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard1,301 tested | Likely charged329 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard961 tested | Likely charged142 tested |
| 2001 | Check Euro standard546 tested | Likely charged76 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged229 tested | Likely charged50 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged118 tested | Likely charged38 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged57 tested | Likely charged15 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Grand Vitara
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (73% of Grand Vitaras tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (26% of Grand Vitaras tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Grand Vitaras from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (27% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Suzuki can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Grand Vitaras fare at the MOT too: see the Suzuki Grand Vitara MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara for London: what the MOT data shows
The Suzuki Grand Vitaras in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2015. 2007 was the most common year, with 2,764 tests (11% of the total), and half were registered in 2007 or later.
Grand Vitaras from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 66% of the time, at an average of 84,519 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 90,553 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Grand Vitaras likely to comply are from 2006. 1,696 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 56% of the time and averaged 97,415 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Grand Vitara's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.1% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.9%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.6%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 17.6% of tests.
Overall, 63% of Grand Vitaras passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 89,909 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Suzuki models
About this data
Based on 24,259 first MOT tests of the Suzuki Grand Vitara carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 24,259 MOT tests say about the Suzuki Grand Vitara and London's ULEZ.
Is the Suzuki Grand Vitara ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 45% of Grand Vitaras on the road are likely compliant and 28% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Grand Vitara years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Grand Vitaras first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Grand Vitara ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Grand Vitaras from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Grand Vitara is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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