Suzuki Gsx550es vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Gsx550es
80%
MOT pass rate · 20 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Gsx550es (80%) 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 Gsx550es | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 20% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 38,737 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 20 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Gsx550es
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Gsx550es (80%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Gsx550es 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.