2022 Suzuki Vitara — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Suzuki Vitara passed 95.7% of its 6,556 recorded MOT tests. That is 2.4 percentage points better than small SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 6.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.5%) and visibility (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 153 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 8.8% once past 60-90k — 2.6× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 12.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.5% | 164 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.3% | 152 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 117 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 38 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 29 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 153 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 133 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 105 |
| 4 | Washers | 34 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 27 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 18 |
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 | 12.8% | 840 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.0% | 327 |
| 3 | Brakes | 4.0% | 261 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.7% | 245 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 204 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 20 |
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 | 4,957 | 3.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,523 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 68 | 8.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 153 | 1.3% |
| 2025 | 6,394 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Vitara
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.5% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.5% 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 (1.8% 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 2022 Suzuki Vitaras pass their MOT?
95.7% of the 6,556 2022 Suzuki Vitara MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki Vitara?
Tyres, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by visibility (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Vitara get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,556 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.