2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

11,878 MOT tests in 2024. 84.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time84.6%
Failed or needed repairs15.4%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,878 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    551 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    229 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.6%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  5. Suspension0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

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 2018 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 84.6% of 2018 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,878 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).