Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vl250: 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 Vl250
79%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vl250 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Vl250 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 35,734 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 3 |
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 Vl250
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vl250 (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Vl250 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.