2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,273 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.9% in the 60-90k group versus 3.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 31 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 29 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 16 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 28 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 11 |
| 5 | Washers | 5 |
| 6 | Pedal | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.1% | 205 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.9% | 100 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.2% | 79 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 43 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 765 | 3.0% |
| 30-60k | 461 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 46 | 10.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 419 | 3.6% |
| 2024 | 421 | 3.8% |
| 2025 | 429 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhevs pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 1,273 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Vitara Sz5 Boosterjet Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,273 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.