Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto?

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 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto?

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 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto?

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 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 490 vehicles, the 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto?

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 HEV Auto (2022)

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

2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 490 real MOT records for the 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 490 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Suzuki Vitara SZ5 HEV Auto is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 94% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark, and dangerous defects are rare at just 1.6% of the cohort. This hybrid is clearly a solid performer in its first MOT cycle.

At around 19,300 miles median for a two-year-old car, these vehicles are running well within typical usage patterns, and the minimal failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle tells you the hybrid powertrain is proving robust so far. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully—just half an advisory per vehicle suggests owners are maintaining them properly, which is exactly what you want with a hybrid system.

The 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.8% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 490 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 490 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,026 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 23.7%

243

White 18.5%

190

Black 13.6%

140

Turquoise 10.7%

110

Silver 8.7%

Blue 8.2%

Red 7.9%

Yellow 6.4%

Cream 2.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto 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.

19,317

typical

13,307

low mileage

27,064

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Auto vehicles fall between 13,307 and 27,064 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,307 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.

✓ 13,307–27,064 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Suzuki Vitara Sz5 HEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 36,536 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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