2018 Suzuki Vitara · 41,580 MOT tests
2018 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2018 Suzuki Vitaras fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Vitara years (41,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 13.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 34,189
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,580
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- 2019 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 5.1% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 10% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 1.67%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 1.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.2%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.65%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.66%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.65%)
Is a 2018 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2018 Suzuki Vitaras fail 13.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Vitara years (41,580 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.66% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.45% of tests), stop lamp not working (1.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Suzuki Vitara shows 34,189 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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