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Suzuki Vav van vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Vav van
90%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vav van (90%) 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 Vav van Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 17,283 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Vav van

  1. Front front both n/s o/s clutch and brake handles showing signs of damage
  2. Nearside Rear rear n/s corner seat split
  3. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate showing damage (0.1 (b))
  4. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
  5. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 Vav van (90%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Vav van 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.