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Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A reliable? We analysed 717 real MOT tests across 296 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 717 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.2%
Typical Mileage
22,534mi
Annual Mileage
5,872mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A.

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.9%
2022
93.2%
2021

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,606 mi/yr
Typical
5,872 mi/yr
Average
6,989 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,883 mi/yr

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 70 92.9% 14,944 20,348 24,114
2021 615 93.2% 14,900 22,660 30,486

How Long Does a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Last?

Based on 296 Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,534 mi
75th Percentile
30,532 mi
95th Percentile
45,564 mi
Max Recorded
130,514 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.2% MOT pass rate from 615 tests

Year to avoid
2022

92.9% MOT pass rate from 70 tests

The best year to buy a used Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 615 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A THIS CAR 93.2% 717 22,534 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
Ford Focus Cl 66.4% 664 101,312 mi — yrs

Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A?

The Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.2% across 717 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A owner drives around 5,872 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 SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A reliable?
Based on 717 MOT tests, the Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A has a 93.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A do per year?
The typical Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A does around 5,872 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A is 2021 with a 93.2% pass rate across 615 tests.