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Suzuki D r vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki D r
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki D r (80%) 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 D r Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 1.2 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 2% ✓
Average mileage 20,848 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki D r

  1. Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
  3. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush drives worn (6.2.1e)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive slight wear and dry (6.2.1e)
  5. brakes tested under riding due to enduro tyres
  6. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki D r (80%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki D r 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.