2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

5,488 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,488 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    291 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.1%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Brakes6.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2015 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,488 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).