Suzuki Vitara reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Suzuki Vitara is a small suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 122 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 139 of 442, and 15.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (3.1% of tests).
Ranked 139 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 6 of 27 small SUVs
In 2024, 60,407 Suzuki Vitaras aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 15.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Suzuki Vitara is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 8.1% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
15.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
8.1%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,700
Typical age at test: 6 years
Suzuki Vitara MOT failure rate by age
Most common Suzuki Vitara MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1% of tests
- Position lamp: not working2.2% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working2.0% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7% of tests
What the Suzuki Vitara fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 5.8% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 4.6% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Brakes | 3.3% | About average |
| Visibility | 3.1% | About average |
| Suspension | 0.9% | ▼ 73% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.4% | ▼ 72% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.4% | ▼ 64% less often |
| Steering | 0.3% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 39% less often |
What MPG does the Suzuki Vitara do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Vitara ranges from 44.8 to 70.6mpg across the 51 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical petrol version manages 53.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Suzuki Vitara first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Vitara registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
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Official figures for 51 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
44.8–70.6 mpg
CO2
106–142 g/km
Power
75–140 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitara Vitara 1.5 Full Hybrid Motion AGS115 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 56.4 mpg | 113g | £200 | 28% |
| Vitara Vitara 1.5 Full Hybrid Ultra AGS115 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 56.4 mpg | 114g | £200 | 28% |
| Vitara Vitara 1.5 Full Hybrid Ultra ALLGRIP AGS115 PS · A6 · listed 2025 | Hybrid | 50.4 mpg | 127g | £200 | 31% |
| Vitara Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Motion129 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 | 29% |
| Vitara Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Ultra129 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| Vitara Vitara 1.4 Boosterjet Mild Hybrid Ultra ALLGRIP129 PS · M5 · listed 2025 | Petrol | 52.3 mpg | 128g | £200 | 31% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.5 S1 HEV SZ5 AGS75 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 | 29% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.5 S1 HEV SZ-T AGS75 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 54.3 mpg | 119g | £200 | 29% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.5 S1 HEV SZ5 ALLGRIP AGS75 PS · A6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 48.7 mpg | 130g | £200 | 32% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID Go95 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 119g | £200 | 29% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID SZ-T95 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID SZ595 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 53.2 mpg | 120g | £200 | 30% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP95 PS · M6 · listed 2024 | Hybrid | 47.8 mpg | 132g | £200 | 32% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID SZ4129 PS · M6 · listed 2022 | Hybrid | 52.3 mpg | 121g | £200 | 30% |
| Vitara VITARA 1.4 HYBRID SZ5 ALLGRIP Auto129 PS · A6 · listed 2022 | Hybrid | 44.8 mpg | 142g | £200 | 34% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 51 versions.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Suzuki Vitara reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Suzuki Vitara is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 122 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Suzuki Vitara?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 3.1% of tests.
›What MPG does the Suzuki Vitara do?
Official economy for the Suzuki Vitara ranges from 44.8 to 70.6mpg across the 51 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2025). A typical petrol version manages 53.2mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Suzuki Vitara?
Any Suzuki Vitara first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Suzuki Vitara registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £200 a year.
›How many Suzuki Vitaras fail their MOT?
15.1% of Suzuki Vitaras aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 8.1% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Suzuki Vitara combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.