Suzuki Sfv 650 lo vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sfv 650 lo
89%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sfv 650 lo (89%) 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 Sfv 650 lo | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 89% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 11% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 13,306 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sfv 650 lo
- Exhaust noisy slightly more than std (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- brake hoses in sleeves
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Fork dust cover cracking
- Front headlight tarnished
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 Sfv 650 lo (89%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sfv 650 lo 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.