Suzuki Vitara MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Vitara. Check any Vitara by registration number below.

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71.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.4%

vs Suzuki Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Suzuki Vitara — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Vitara has an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, which is 7.4 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 79.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Vitara on the road.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Vitara for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Vitara, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Vitara performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 6,772 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 3yr

32k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

2019

Based on 31,820 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2018

Based on 29,515 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

9.4%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2017

Based on 27,788 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

11.4%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

2016

Based on 26,556 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

13.1%

2015

Based on 18,000 vehicles

84.5%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

10.2%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

Mileage at 5yr

36k mi

2012

Based on 71 vehicles

83.1%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

17.1%

2011

Based on 106 vehicles

61.3%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

41.2%

2010

Based on 56 vehicles

76.8%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2009

Based on 124 vehicles

72.6%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

25.7%

2008

Based on 167 vehicles

74.9%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

28.4%

2007

Based on 108 vehicles

67.6%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

41.1%

2006

Based on 76 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2005

Based on 206 vehicles

58.7%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

37.5%

2004

Based on 232 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

27.5%

2003

Based on 172 vehicles

61.0%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

25.8%

2002

Based on 217 vehicles

56.7%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

36.8%

2001

Based on 145 vehicles

57.2%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

39.8%

2000

Based on 293 vehicles

58.0%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

25.3%

1999

Based on 718 vehicles

60.2%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

25.3%

1998

Based on 638 vehicles

67.4%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

21.2%

1997

Based on 325 vehicles

74.2%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

19.6%

1996

Based on 402 vehicles

71.4%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

14.8%

1995

Based on 437 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

21.6%

1994

Based on 367 vehicles

68.9%Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

21.1%

1993

Based on 200 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

15.9%

1992

Based on 157 vehicles

75.2%Good

Suzuki average: 79.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

10.9%

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Vitara

The most common reasons a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

14.5%

Suspension

12.8%

Brakes

10.5%

Tyres

9.5%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

8.3%

Suzuki Vitara Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

1.4%

Front Nearside

1.2%

Front

0.7%

Other Suzuki Models

Compare MOT reliability across Suzuki models.

Suzuki Swift Sz-L Dualjet MHEV

98.0% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny Allgrip

98.4% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny

80.0% pass rate

Suzuki Ignis Sz-T Dualjet MHEV CVT

96.0% pass rate

Suzuki Swift

56.7% pass rate

Suzuki Super Carry

68.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Suzuki Vitara

Suzuki Vitara — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Vitara MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Vitara?

The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Vitara is 71.9% compared to the Suzuki average of 79.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vitara?

The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Vitara are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14.5%), Suspension (12.8%), Brakes (10.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Suzuki Vitara reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 71.9%, the Suzuki Vitara is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Vitara?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Vitara?

Typical mileage for the Suzuki Vitara: 31,616 miles at 3 years, 47,754 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Vitara to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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