Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki X5 200: 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 X5 200
82%
MOT pass rate · 12 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki X5 200 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki X5 200 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 82% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 18% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 21,794 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 12 |
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 X5 200
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- front brake hose slightly tight, hose fitted upside down
- osr footrest folds downwards, would not support a passengers foot
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki X5 200 (82%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki X5 200 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.