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Suzuki Tsx125 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Tsx125
55%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Tsx125 (55%) 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 Tsx125 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 55% 76% ✓
MOT failure rate 45% 24% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.6 1.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 22,568 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Tsx125

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
  3. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
  4. fuel pipe slightly perished
  5. rear l/h winker slightly insecure
  6. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Tsx125 (55%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Tsx125 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.