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Suzuki M50 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki M50
83%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M50 (83%) 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 M50 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 83% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 17% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 12,426 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 6 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki M50

  1. Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
  2. Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower linkage play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Suzuki Vitara

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fuel pipe/s corroded
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Suzuki M50 (83%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki M50 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.