Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki X7: 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 X7
87%
MOT pass rate · 200 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki X7 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki X7 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 87% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 13% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 22,949 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 200 |
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 X7
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki X7 is the more reliable of the two — 87% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki X7 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.