Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip reliable?

Based on MOT data from 589 vehicles, the 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip (2021)

589 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip

CarHunch analysed 589 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Suzuki Vitara is a genuinely reliable performer: 95.4% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well above the UK average of 80%, and only 4.1% have ever suffered a dangerous defect. The hybrid powertrain appears to be delivering on its promise, with virtually all 586 analysed examples running on the clean hybrid system.

At 24,920 miles median, these Vitaras are relatively lightly used for three-year-old cars, and the low failure rate (0.12 per vehicle) reflects a cohort with few serious problems. Most attention goes to minor advisories (0.9 per car on average), typically wear items rather than structural issues—so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on routine servicing history rather than lurking mechanical gremlins.

The 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 589 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 589 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	586	96.1%	0.12

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,924 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 23.2%

677

White 20%

584

Black 14.2%

416

Turquoise 9.7%

284

Silver 9.1%

265

Blue 8%

233

Red 7.9%

232

Yellow 6%

175

Cream 2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,920

typical

18,311

low mileage

34,205

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip vehicles fall between 18,311 and 34,205 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,311 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,311–34,205 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 Boostjet MHEV Agrips sit.

⚠ Over 46,176 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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