Suzuki Sm 50 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Sm 50
33%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sm 50 (33%) 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 Sm 50 | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 33% | 76% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 67% | 24% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.3 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 17,187 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Sm 50
- Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)
- Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Suzuki Vitara
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Sm 50 (33%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Sm 50 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.