Suzuki Vitara

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 29 model years from 92,606 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

92,606

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (95%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Vitara

The Suzuki Vitara was MOT tested 92,606 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 29 model years (1991 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel and hybrid versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 95% from 4,235 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 63%. With a 32 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Vitaras pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 10 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1400cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-5% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread32 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Vitara by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Suzuki Vitara

Is the Suzuki Vitara reliable?

Across its 29 model years in our data (1991 to 2021), the Suzuki Vitara averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 92,606 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 95%.

Which year Suzuki Vitara has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Suzuki Vitara has the highest MOT pass rate at 95%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 63%, a 32 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.