Suzuki Cappuccino vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Cappuccino
69%
MOT pass rate · 1,258 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 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Cappuccino | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.3 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 82,040 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1,258 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Cappuccino
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
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 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Cappuccino 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.