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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72.6%
Avg Pass Rate
-15.9%
vs Suzuki Avg
32
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Suzuki Vitara — MOT Reliability Overview
The Suzuki Vitara has an average MOT pass rate of 72.6%, which is 15.9 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. 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 body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow. 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.
2022
Based on 342 vehicles
53k mi
2021
Based on 2,166 vehicles
0.0%
61k mi
76k mi
2020
Based on 6,772 vehicles
1.7%
4.8%
32k mi
48k mi
2019
Based on 31,820 vehicles
2.6%
7.1%
35k mi
55k mi
2018
Based on 29,515 vehicles
3.7%
9.4%
57k mi
2017
Based on 27,788 vehicles
4.4%
11.4%
64k mi
2016
Based on 26,556 vehicles
4.1%
13.1%
2015
Based on 18,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
22k mi
36k mi
2012
Based on 71 vehicles
4.9%
17.1%
2011
Based on 106 vehicles
7.4%
41.2%
2010
Based on 56 vehicles
6.7%
23.3%
2009
Based on 124 vehicles
4.1%
25.7%
2008
Based on 167 vehicles
2.0%
28.4%
2007
Based on 108 vehicles
7.1%
41.1%
2006
Based on 76 vehicles
2.5%
20.0%
2005
Based on 206 vehicles
5.0%
37.5%
2004
Based on 232 vehicles
4.2%
27.5%
2003
Based on 172 vehicles
5.2%
25.8%
2002
Based on 217 vehicles
3.5%
36.8%
2001
Based on 145 vehicles
4.5%
39.8%
2000
Based on 293 vehicles
7.0%
25.3%
1999
Based on 718 vehicles
3.2%
25.3%
1998
Based on 638 vehicles
1.8%
21.2%
1997
Based on 325 vehicles
1.9%
19.6%
1996
Based on 402 vehicles
3.8%
14.8%
1995
Based on 437 vehicles
3.4%
21.6%
1994
Based on 367 vehicles
2.3%
21.1%
1993
Based on 200 vehicles
5.3%
15.9%
1992
Based on 157 vehicles
2.5%
10.9%
1991
Based on 590 vehicles
3.4%
24.1%
1990
Based on 438 vehicles
12.5%
20.8%
0
Based on 63,573 vehicles
43k mi
Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Vitara
The most common reasons a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
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Suzuki Vitara — Frequently Asked Questions
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