Suzuki Baleno vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Baleno
73%
MOT pass rate · 19,847 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vitara is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Baleno | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 73% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 27% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 82,298 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 19,847 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Baleno
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Vitara is the more reliable of the two — 76% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Baleno 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.