Suzuki Ae50 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Ae50
78%
MOT pass rate · 381 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Ae50 | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 8,216 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 381 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Ae50
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.