2021 Suzuki Vitara · 2,354 MOT tests
2021 Suzuki Vitara reliability
2021 Suzuki Vitaras fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Vitara years (2,354 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- 6.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Vitaras: 14.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,434
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,354
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Strong point: tyres, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Suzuki Vitara
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Brakes0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.42%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.42%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.02%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.98%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (0.68%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (0.59%)
Is a 2021 Suzuki Vitara reliable?
2021 Suzuki Vitaras fail 6.8% of first MOT tests, 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 Vitara years (2,354 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Suzuki Vitara MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.23% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.81% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Suzuki Vitara have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Suzuki Vitara shows 22,434 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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