Suzuki Vitara
Registered from 1990 to 2024.
About this model
The Suzuki Vitara is a series of SUVs produced by Suzuki in five generations since 1988. The second and third generation were known as the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while the fourth generation eschewed the "Grand" prefix. In Japan and a number of other markets, all generations have used the name Suzuki Escudo until 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Suzuki Vitara, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 1.6 petrol. 951 of 9,466 tests failed, 10%.
Better than 68% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 53% | 500 |
| Brakes | 29% | 279 |
| Lights and electrics | 24% | 230 |
| Visibility | 17% | 157 |
| Suspension | 4% | 35 |
| Steering | 2% | 16 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 53% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 29% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Lights and electrics — 24% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 17% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 14% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 674 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 3,726 | |
| 40–60k miles | 11% | 13% | 3,543 | |
| 60–80k miles | 15% | 15% | 1,216 | |
| 80–100k miles | 17% | 16% | 239 | |
| 100–120k miles | 14% | 17% | 50 |
9,448 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.4 petrol · 1320 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.4 petrol · 1220 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.6 petrol · 1260 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 5.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1235 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1168 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1210 kg · 2500 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0218/17
The ambient temperature sensor may malfunction. If this occurs, the engine controller will not detect sensor failure and consequently the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) will not illuminate. These systems monitor the vehicle’s exhaust and pollution control devices to ensure that they are operating properly. The product does not comply with the OBD (On-board diagnostics) regulation.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02341/24
Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users