Suzuki Gs 850 g vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gs 850 g
72%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gs 850 g (72%) 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 Gs 850 g | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 40,642 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gs 850 g
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Front tyre slightly perished
- Left side panel insecure.
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
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 Gs 850 g (72%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gs 850 g 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.