Suzuki T500m vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki T500m
96%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki T500m (96%) 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 T500m | Suzuki Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 96% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 4% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 19,293 mi | 72,554 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 108,056 |
Most common faults
Suzuki T500m
- front fork seals covered by gaitors
- Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
- small number plate fitted
- Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
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 T500m (96%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki T500m 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.