Skip to content

Suzuki Rg80 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Rg80
91%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rg80 (91%) 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 Rg80 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 91% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 9% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 22,637 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Rg80

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Rg80 (91%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Rg80 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.