2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,802 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 9.6% in the 60-90k group versus 2.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 47 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 41 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 55 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 31 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 8 |
| 6 | Washers | 7 |
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 | 14.8% | 267 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 119 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 81 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 56 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 12 |
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 | 1,006 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 717 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 73 | 9.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 1,192 | 5.0% |
| Hybrid | 610 | 4.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 607 | 4.3% |
| 2024 | 597 | 4.9% |
| 2025 | 595 | 5.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip
Before buying a 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.6% 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 (1.6% 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 Boostjet Mhev Agrips pass their MOT?
95.3% of the 1,802 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2020 Vitara Sz5 Boostjet Mhev Agrip get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,802 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.