MOT failure data · 2025
Suzuki Vitara MOT problems
Across every Suzuki Vitara that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, on 17.43% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 28.28%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Suzuki Vitara MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 17.43% |
| 2 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 6.98% |
| 3 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 6.75% |
| 4 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.02% |
| 5 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 5.16% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.75% |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.18% |
| 8 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 2.79% |
| 9 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 2.14% |
| 10 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 1.83% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Suzuki Vitara, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Suzuki Vitara buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Suzuki Vitara?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Suzuki Vitara MOT FAQs
What does a Suzuki Vitara most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Suzuki Vitara cars failing their 2025 MOT was "tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", appearing on 17.43% of failure items.
Does this mean my Suzuki Vitara will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Suzuki Vitara that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Suzuki Vitara passed 89.5% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Suzuki Vitara's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Suzuki Vitara MOT pass rate · used Suzuki Vitara buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.