SUZUKI VITARA MOT pass rate
90.1% of 98,253 SUZUKI VITARA MOT tests pass.
The VITARA passes its MOT 90.1% of the time — well above the average across all SUZUKI models, which sits at 79.9%.
The SUZUKI VITARA passes its MOT 90.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI VITARA tested at 0–3 years pass 96.3% of the time, compared with just 65.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 96.3% | 8,310 | 21,498 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.3% | 41,230 | 34,426 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.9% | 45,269 | 55,958 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.5% | 177 | 83,030 miles |
| 15+ years | 65.7% | 3,267 | 85,641 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI VITARA
The most common reason the SUZUKI VITARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.1% | Not working |
| Tyres | 32.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 27.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 21.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 7.9% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.0% | Or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 79.7% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.8% pass rate
- SUZUKI IGNIS — 84.3% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 90.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUZUKI VITARA?
- 90.1% of SUZUKI VITARA MOT tests pass, based on 98,253 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUZUKI VITARA?
- The most common reason the SUZUKI VITARA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 41.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the SUZUKI VITARA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUZUKI service history guide for how to check and keep one.