Suzuki Dr350se vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Dr350se
84%
MOT pass rate · 552 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dr350se is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Dr350se | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 18,471 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 552 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Dr350se
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Suzuki Vitara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Dr350se is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Dr350se 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.