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Suzuki M1500 vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Suzuki M1500
87%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M1500 (87%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki M1500 Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 87% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 13% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 4%
Average mileage 14,104 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki M1500

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  2. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  6. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Suzuki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M1500 (87%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki M1500 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.