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Suzuki Sfv650 l4 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sfv650 l4
78%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sfv650 l4 (78%) 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 l4 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 26,596 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Sfv650 l4

  1. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Front shcoker dust covers

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 l4 (78%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Sfv650 l4 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.