Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A
From 2,143 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 23 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 22 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev As tested had between 9,871 and 23,365 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,505 median miles, the Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A has 0.036 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 A MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A has a 93.7% MOT pass rate based on 2,143 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 23 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 A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A is 17,505 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,871 and 23,365 miles.
Buying a used Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev A?
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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