Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vs-1400: 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
89%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vs-1400 (89%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 89% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 11% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 8,122 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 1 |
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
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front Tyre Low In Parts (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vs-1400 (89%) 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 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.