2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

12,615 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    398 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    217 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.7%
  4. Brakes2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.2%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2019 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,615 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Suzuki Vitara reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).