Suzuki Fr50 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Fr50
77%
MOT pass rate · 52 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Fr50 (77%) 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 Fr50 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 5,393 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 52 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Fr50
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
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 Fr50 (77%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Fr50 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.