Suzuki Sixten vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sixten
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sixten (60%) 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 Sixten | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.4 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 16,014 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sixten
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
- Outer Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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 Sixten (60%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sixten 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.