Suzuki Vitara reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 83,261 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 83,261 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Suzuki Vitara cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Vitara tends to fail
Share of Suzuki Vitara cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on suspension, emissions & leaks, steering.
Common questions
Is the Suzuki Vitara reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Suzuki Vitara is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Vitara?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Suzuki Vitara in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 87%; 8 to 12 years, 81%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Suzuki Vitara MOT?
For Suzuki Vitara cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (7.2% of tests vs 4.7% fleet), seat belts (2.4% of tests vs 1.3% fleet).