Suzuki Vitara statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 81,459 +3.5% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 5,564 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 84.5% Cars of the same ages 81.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 110 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 1994
• Average annual mileage 7,279 miles a year

How many Suzuki Vitaras are left in Great Britain?

There were 81,459 Suzuki Vitaras licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 5,564 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 1994.

Suzuki Vitara versions

4 versions of the Suzuki Vitara have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.

Suzuki Vitara MOT reliability

In 2025, 84.5% of Suzuki Vitara MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki Vitaras tested pass 81.1% of the time, so the Suzuki Vitara does better than average for its age, by 3.4 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 84.9%.

Suzuki Vitara MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT, appearing on 41.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.7% of Suzuki Vitara tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Suzuki Vitara MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Suzuki Vitara failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, on 17.3% of 11,184 failed tests. 38.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Suzuki Vitara by year

8 years of the Suzuki Vitara, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (78.9% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (82.5%).

Suzuki Vitara engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 82,151 Suzuki Vitaras licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.6% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc, and 39.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 86.1% in 2014 to 39.8%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 33.2% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Suzuki Vitara fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki Vitara from 2000, when the data begins, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 36.6 to 56.4 mpg, with CO2 of 113 to 179 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 32.5 to 70.6 mpg, with CO2 of 106 to 207 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Vitara”, “Vitara 2019”, “Vitara MY26”, “Vitara MY25”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Suzuki Vitara safety recalls

DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Suzuki Vitara since 1992, the first in 1998. The most recent was launched on 16 April 2025.

All 11 Suzuki Vitara recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki Vitara. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

Compare the Suzuki Vitara with other Suzuki models