2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev MOT pass rate: 95.0% (3,883 tests)
Is the 2021 Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 94.4% +3.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 95.6% +5.4 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 123 | 39.2% |
| 2 | Visibility | 84 | 26.8% |
| 3 | Brakes | 55 | 17.5% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Suspension | 8 | 2.5% |
| 6 | Identification of the vehicle | 7 | 2.2% |
All Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,143 | 94.9% | +5.0 pts | 27,448 |
| 2021 (this page) | 3,883 | 95.0% | +4.6 pts | 24,835 |
| 2022 | 2,210 | 95.6% | +4.4 pts | 22,216 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Suzuki Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 95.0% of their MOT tests (3,883 tests, 2023–2025), +4.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 24,835 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 Vitara Sz-T Boosterjet Mhev?
The median tested example shows 24,835 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.