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Suzuki Van van 200 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Van van 200
87%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Van van 200 (87%) 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 Van van 200 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.3 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 12,786 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 4 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Van van 200

  1. Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 Van van 200 (87%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Van van 200 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.