Suzuki Aerio vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Aerio
79%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Aerio (79%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Aerio | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 65,662 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Aerio
- child seat fitted to rear
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Suzuki Vitara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Aerio (79%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Aerio report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.