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Suzuki Rmx50 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Rmx50
69%
MOT pass rate · 22 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Rmx50 (69%) 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 Rmx50 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 69% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 31% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 18,149 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 22 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Rmx50

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
  4. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  6. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 Rmx50 (69%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Rmx50 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.