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Suzuki Maruti vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Maruti
50%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Maruti (50%) 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 Maruti Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 50% 84%
MOT failure rate 50% 16%
Faults & advisories per test 2.3 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% 4%
Average mileage 28,944 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 3 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Maruti

  1. fluid leak on the nearside front hub
  2. front brake discs corroded and in poor condition
  3. Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  5. Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
  6. Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 Maruti (50%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Maruti 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.