Suzuki Custom vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Custom
83%
MOT pass rate · 28 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Custom is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Custom | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 19,247 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 28 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Custom
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
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 Custom is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.