Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A (2022)

515 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 515 real MOT records for the 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 Suzuki Vitara is exceptionally reliable, with a 95.8% first-time pass rate that crushes the UK average of 80%—a 16-point margin that puts it in the top tier of vehicles its age. The dangerous defect rate sits at just 1.4%, well below concern territory, so safety issues are genuinely rare.

At under 21,000 miles on average, these are lightly used vehicles, which explains both the stellar pass rate and the minimal failure record of 0.07 per car. Advisories average just 0.4 per vehicle, suggesting the Vitara's hybrid powertrain is proving bulletproof so far; if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is almost optional, but do verify the service history to protect that mileage advantage.

Generally reliable 15.8% above UK average
95.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,995
typical mileage
12,495–27,559 middle half
1.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.07
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) 512 95.8% 0.07
Petrol (1%) 3 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,495
low mileage
18,995
typical
27,559
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A vehicles fall between 12,495 and 27,559 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.07
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Suzuki Vitara Sz T Boosterjet MHEV A:

2021