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Suzuki Cg125 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki Cg125
60%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Cg125 (60%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Cg125 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 60% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 40% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 27,966 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Cg125

  1. Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
  2. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  6. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Cg125 (60%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Cg125 report Full Suzuki Vitara report Most reliable cars

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.