Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vx1800: 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 Vx1800
85%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vx1800 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Vx1800 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 15,915 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 Vx1800
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
- Rear Direction indicator missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vx1800 (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Vx1800 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.