2019 Suzuki Vitara · 34,526 MOT tests
2019 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2019 Suzuki Vitaras fail 10% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Vitara years (34,526 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 28,523
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 34,526
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Tyres3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Brakes1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Suspension0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.29%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.03%
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 0.72%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Position lamp not working 0.56%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.49%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.73%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.24%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.51%)
Is a 2019 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2019 Suzuki Vitaras fail 10% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Vitara years (34,526 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.72% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Suzuki Vitara shows 28,523 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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