SUZUKI VITARA MOT Pass Rate
88.1% of 18,378 SUZUKI VITARA MOT tests pass.
The VITARA passes its MOT 88.1% of the time — well above the average across all SUZUKI models, which sits at 78.6%.
The SUZUKI VITARA passes its MOT 88.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI VITARA tested at 3–6 years pass 93.9% of the time, compared with just 61.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 93.9% | 6,006 | 37,112 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.2% | 11,465 | 58,250 miles |
| 10–15 years | 74.2% | 31 | 85,796 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.6% | 876 | 85,207 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 44.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 44.9% | not working |
| Tyres | 30.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 29.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.6% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 9.9% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.6% | or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 76.5% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 72.9% pass rate
- SUZUKI SX4 — 75.6% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA — 69.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 89.5% pass rate