Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev
From 5,430 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 87 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 87 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 66 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 45 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 17 |
| wiper blade defective | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 9 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 92.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhevs tested had between 14,834 and 27,861 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,322 median miles, the Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 5,430 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 87 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev is 20,322 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,834 and 27,861 miles.
Buying a used Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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