Suzuki Vitara common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Suzuki Vitara at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 60,853 UK MOT tests of the Suzuki Vitara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is service brake performance (binding but not excessively): recorded on 5.2% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (8.4×); stop lamp (not working) (6×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (3.2×). The most common reasons a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); stop lamp (not working).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Suzuki Vitara
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Suzuki Vitara than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.2% | 0.4% | 13× | 498 |
| Position lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.9% | 0.7% | 8.4× | 2,393 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6× | 2,393 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3.5% | 1.1% | 3.2× | 5,383 |
| Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2× | 11,883 |
| Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | Advisory | 2016–2018 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9.3% | 5.9% | 1.6× | 3,186 |
Suzuki Vitara by mileage (2017–2019 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 6,715 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (7.3%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 17,580 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9,311 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Tyres (tread depth): tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.7%, 2×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 2,393 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (22%) | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively (3.5%, 8.8×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 498 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively (5.2%, 13×) |
Suzuki Vitara by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5,585 | Position lamp: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.6×) |
| 2016 | 11,075 | Position lamp: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (4.8×) |
| 2017 | 11,495 | Position lamp: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (7.1×) |
| 2018 | 12,188 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (13×) |
| 2019 | 12,956 | Service brake performance: binding but not excessively at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (11×) |
| 2020 | 5,406 | Nothing stands out |
| 2021 | 225 | Nothing stands out |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Suzuki Vitara?
In 60,853 UK MOT tests of the Suzuki Vitara in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is service brake performance (binding but not excessively): recorded on 5.2% of tests of 2017–2019 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 13× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: position lamp (not working) (8.4×); stop lamp (not working) (6×); rigid brake pipes (corroded, covered in grease or other material) (3.2×). The most common reasons a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT are tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); stop lamp (not working).
Why do Suzuki Vitaras fail the MOT?
Across 60,853 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Suzuki Vitara were tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.7% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.7% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (3.3% of tests).
At what mileage do Suzuki Vitara problems start?
The clearest Suzuki Vitara-specific issue, service brake performance (binding but not excessively), peaks against other cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) on 2017–2019 cars (5.2% of tests vs 0.4% for all cars that age).
Where does this Suzuki Vitara data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 60,853 tests of the Suzuki Vitara. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.