2020 Suzuki Vitara · 9,068 MOT tests
2020 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2020 Suzuki Vitaras fail 7.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Vitara years (9,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 7.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,278
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,068
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Strong point: tyres, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Tyres2.5%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.52%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.51%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.3%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.27%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.01%)
Is a 2020 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2020 Suzuki Vitaras fail 7.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Vitara years (9,068 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.78% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.08% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Suzuki Vitara shows 25,278 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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