MOT reliability

Suzuki Vatra

Q: Is the Suzuki Vatra reliable?

Across 1 Suzuki Vatra vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Vatra?

The typical Suzuki Vatra in our data has covered around 145,161 miles.

1 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed

58%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Suzuki Vatra vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vatra has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,161 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

5,923

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Vatra problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vatra MOT tests:

Other100%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Emissions & nuisance8%
Seatbelts & equipment8%

Suzuki Vatra pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
9	1	100%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%
17	1	0%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Suzuki Vatra MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vatra MOT tests:

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) (1 times)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) (1 times)

Suzuki Vatra pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	1	12	58%	145,161

Suzuki Vatra reliability FAQ

Across 1 Suzuki Vatra vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vatra MOT issues are: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).

The typical Suzuki Vatra in our data has covered around 145,161 miles.

Compare the Suzuki Vatra

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