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Suzuki Dr400 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Dr400
88%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Dr400 (88%) 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 Dr400 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 88% 76%
MOT failure rate 12% 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% 2%
Average mileage 12,444 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Dr400

  1. Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
  2. Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
  3. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  4. Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
  5. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
  6. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 Dr400 (88%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Dr400 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.