Suzuki Grand vitara 16v sport vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Grand vitara 16v sport
71%
MOT pass rate · 308 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 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Grand vitara 16v sport | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 105,316 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 308 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Grand vitara 16v sport
No fault breakdown available.
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 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Grand vitara 16v sport 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.