Suzuki F50 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki F50
70%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki F50 (70%) 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 F50 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 70% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 30% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 3,158 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki F50
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
- Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
- Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
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 F50 (70%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki F50 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.