MOT reliability
Suzuki Vz
135 vehicles · 999 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 135 Suzuki Vz vehicles and 999 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Vz has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,300 miles.
135
Vehicles
999
MOT tests
1,322
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Vz problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Vz MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Other21%
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Emissions & nuisance21%
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Brakes17%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Body & structure4%
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Identification & plates3%
Suzuki Vz pass rate by age
How the Suzuki Vz's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 88 | 95% |
| 4 | 93 | 92% |
| 5 | 102 | 87% |
| 6 | 97 | 93% |
| 7 | 99 | 90% |
| 8 | 94 | 86% |
| 9 | 103 | 89% |
| 10 | 87 | 90% |
| 11 | 74 | 92% |
| 12 | 44 | 93% |
| 13 | 19 | 89% |
| 14 | 15 | 87% |
| 15 | 17 | 94% |
| 16 | 12 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 100% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (134), Other (1)
Most common Suzuki Vz MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Vz MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (74 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (27 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (10 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Suzuki Vz pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 111 | 91% | 13,178 |
| 2015 | 39 | 257 | 90% | 12,590 |
| 2014 | 33 | 277 | 92% | 15,354 |
| 2013 | 18 | 140 | 91% | 16,303 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,924 |
| 2011 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 8,694 |
| 2010 | 5 | 24 | 88% | 16,332 |
| 2009 | 5 | 34 | 94% | 14,285 |
| 2008 | 5 | 38 | 95% | 14,847 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,532 |
| 2006 | 3 | 36 | 83% | 23,522 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 9,921 |
| 2002 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 48,844 |
| 2000 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 23,986 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 67,442 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 13,829 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,636 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 38,159 |
Suzuki Vz reliability FAQ
Across 135 Suzuki Vz vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Vz MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Suzuki Vz in our data has covered around
15,300 miles.
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