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Suzuki Sfv650 l0 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sfv650 l0
93%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sfv650 l0 (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 Sfv650 l0 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 93% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 7% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,823 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Sfv650 l0

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  3. Number plate light not working
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
  5. Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 Sfv650 l0 (93%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sfv650 l0 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.