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Suzuki Sv vs Suzuki Unknown: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Sv
88%
MOT pass rate · 569 vehicles
More reliable
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Suzuki Sv is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Suzuki Sv Suzuki Unknown
MOT pass rate 88% ✓ 84%
MOT failure rate 12% ✓ 16%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 4% 4%
Average mileage 21,730 mi 20,498 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 569 512,746

Most common faults

Suzuki Sv

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  6. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 Sv is the more reliable of the two — 88% pass first time versus 84%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Suzuki Sv 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.