Suzuki Vitara
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 29 years from 92,606 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
92,606
Best Year
2021 (100%)
Years Covered
29
How reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?
Suzuki Vitara by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100% | 72 | 22,420 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 4,235 | 27,215 mi |
| 2019 | 93% | 20,279 | 34,769 mi |
| 2018 | 91% | 19,013 | 43,397 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 18,219 | 52,028 mi |
| 2016 | 89% | 17,560 | 60,293 mi |
| 2015 | 87% | 8,946 | 67,238 mi |
| 2012 | 81% | 48 | 79,931 mi |
| 2011 | 69% | 96 | 79,926 mi |
| 2010 | 81% | 37 | 73,858 mi |
| 2009 | 78% | 93 | 90,408 mi |
| 2008 | 76% | 131 | 99,249 mi |
| 2007 | 73% | 79 | 86,898 mi |
| 2006 | 71% | 48 | 100,718 mi |
| 2005 | 67% | 165 | 105,427 mi |
| 2004 | 72% | 153 | 104,538 mi |
| 2003 | 66% | 122 | 97,237 mi |
| 2002 | 68% | 156 | 104,850 mi |
| 2001 | 67% | 123 | 99,320 mi |
| 2000 | 63% | 198 | 81,169 mi |
| 1999 | 67% | 629 | 87,489 mi |
| 1998 | 71% | 554 | 96,676 mi |
| 1997 | 77% | 256 | 78,489 mi |
| 1996 | 75% | 333 | 91,162 mi |
| 1995 | 71% | 388 | 87,987 mi |
| 1994 | 73% | 316 | 70,294 mi |
| 1993 | 69% | 153 | 49,039 mi |
| 1992 | 80% | 132 | 52,908 mi |
| 1991 | 75% | 72 | 59,290 mi |
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About the Suzuki Vitara
The Suzuki Vitara has been tested 92,606 times in 2024 MOT data across 29 model years (1991 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel and hybrid.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 72 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 37 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer SUZUKI VITARAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 59,290 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 22,420 miles.
Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Vitara is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.
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