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Suzuki Scamp vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Scamp
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Scamp (88%) 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 Scamp Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.9 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 77,904 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Scamp

  1. slight lift in steering box shaft
  2. play in nsf swivel bearings
  3. 2 swivel bearings worn
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  5. front brake pipes need securing
  6. Offside Front brake binding slightly

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 Scamp (88%) and Suzuki Unknown (84%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Scamp 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.