Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Xf: 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 Xf
95%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Xf (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Xf |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.5 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 28,619 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 4 |
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 Xf
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Xf (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Xf 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.