2021 · 3 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2021 Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate and common faults

6,558 MOT tests in 2024. 91.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.9%
Failed or needed repairs8.1%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,558 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    116 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    27 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.2%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Daytime running lamps: not working0.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  2. Tyres2.8%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%

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 2021 Suzuki Vitara?

In 2024, 91.9% of 2021 Suzuki Vitara cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,558 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Suzuki Vitara?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 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).