Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev
From 2,072 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 21 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 | 21 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 16 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 94.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhevs tested had between 10,740 and 24,008 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,044 median miles, the Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev has 0.032 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 Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 2,072 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 21 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev is 19,044 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,740 and 24,008 miles.
Buying a used Vitara Sz5 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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