Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vs 1400 glpw: 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 Vs 1400 glpw
80%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vs 1400 glpw (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Vs 1400 glpw |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 14,755 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 10 |
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 Vs 1400 glpw
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- bolt missing from exhaust on o/s
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight knocks to fork leg (2.3.3)
- slight rubbing of nearside front tyre to fender mount bolt
- Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vs 1400 glpw (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Vs 1400 glpw 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.