Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Vz1800tl1: 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 Vz1800tl1
80%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vz1800tl1 (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 Vz1800tl1 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 80% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 20% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 35,749 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 Vz1800tl1
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Vz1800tl1 (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.