Suzuki B120 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki B120
86%
MOT pass rate · 99 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki B120 is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki B120 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 86% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 14% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 20,172 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 99 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki B120
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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 B120 is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki B120 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.