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Suzuki Vitara Sz-t Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Vitara Sz-t reliable? We analysed 1,181 real MOT tests across 309 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,181 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.7%
Typical Mileage
47,113mi
Annual Mileage
6,742mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Vitara Sz-t is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Vitara Sz-t.

Suzuki Vitara Sz-t Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Vitara Sz-t. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Vitara Sz-t Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Vitara Sz-t owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,745 mi/yr
Typical
6,742 mi/yr
Average
7,407 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,584 mi/yr

Suzuki Vitara Sz-t Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Vitara Sz-t MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
47,113 mi
75th Percentile
63,580 mi
95th Percentile
90,565 mi
Max Recorded
133,188 mi

How Does the Suzuki Vitara Sz-t Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Vitara Sz-t THIS CAR 95.7% 1,181 47,113 mi — yrs
Suzuki Swift 76.1% 2,247,517 51,601 mi 31 yrs
Suzuki Alto 74% 1,154,186 41,167 mi 28 yrs
Suzuki Grand Vitara 76.2% 1,025,634 67,542 mi 28 yrs
BMW 320D Xdrive M Sport Auto 91.5% 1,568 74,968 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Vitara Sz-t outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Vitara Sz-t?

The Suzuki Vitara Sz-t has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.7% across 1,181 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Suzuki Vitara Sz-t owner drives around 6,742 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Suzuki Vitara Sz-t — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Vitara Sz-t reliable?
Based on 1,181 MOT tests, the Suzuki Vitara Sz-t has a 95.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Vitara Sz-t?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Vitara Sz-t do per year?
The typical Suzuki Vitara Sz-t does around 6,742 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Vitara Sz-t last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Vitara Sz-t?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.