Suzuki Lj vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Lj
74%
MOT pass rate · 93 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Lj | Suzuki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 74% | 84% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 26% | 16% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 61,377 mi | 20,498 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 93 | 512,746 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Lj
- Oil leak
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Unknown is the more reliable of the two — 84% pass first time versus 74%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Suzuki Lj report Full Suzuki Unknown 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.