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Suzuki Vitara MOT reliability

Reliability from 5 Suzuki Vitara cars with real DVSA MOT history — how often they pass first time, the most common failure reasons.

Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.

How reliable is the Suzuki Vitara at MOT?

Across 1 Suzuki Vitara cars on Motoring Today, the average first-time MOT pass rate is 0%. 100% of stock currently holds a valid MOT, with a median of 11 months left on the certificate. The most common reasons these cars fail an MOT are tyres, brakes and visibility (windscreen & wipers), from real DVSA test history.

Avg pass rate
0%
Valid MOT
1 / 1
Median MOT left
11 mo
Top failure
Tyres
0First-time MOT pass
Average pass rate
Stock with valid MOT
1 / 1
100% road-ready
Median MOT left
11 mo
Expiring < 2 mo
0
Plan for an MOT soon after purchase

Most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Vitara

Grouped reasons for MOT rejection across 5 Suzuki Vitara cars with DVSA test history in our stock (4 recorded failure items, 3 of them dangerous).

Failure areaRecorded failuresShare of failures
Tyres250%
Brakes125%
Visibility (windscreen & wipers)125%

Based on real DVSA MOT test records for cars currently listed. Individual condition varies — always check the specific car's MOT history and advisories on its listing.

MOT pass rate is the percentage of Suzuki Vitara cars in our stock that passed their most recent MOT on the first attempt, based on DVSA history. A pass rate above 80% is generally strong for a car of this age.

If a car you're viewing is approaching its MOT expiry, factor in the cost of any advisories — these are listed on each vehicle detail page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Vitara?
Across 5 Suzuki Vitara cars on Motoring Today with DVSA MOT history, the most common reasons for MOT failure are tyres, brakes and visibility (windscreen & wipers) (tyres account for 50% of recorded failures).