Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vl 800: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Suzuki Vl 800
91%
MOT pass rate · 65 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vl 800 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Vl 800 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 91% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 9% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 20,042 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 65 |
Most common faults
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
Suzuki Vl 800
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vl 800 is the more reliable of the two — 91% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Vl 800 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.