Suzuki S40 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki S40
93%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki S40 (93%) 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 S40 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 6,373 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki S40
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- tell tale inop flashers seen from riding position
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 S40 (93%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki S40 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.