Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vx: 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 Vx
86%
MOT pass rate · 25 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vx is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Vx |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 53,596 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 25 |
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 Vx
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Vx is the more reliable of the two — 86% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Vx 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.