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Suzuki Uh 125 k5 vs Suzuki Vitara: reliability comparison

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

Suzuki Uh 125 k5
80%
MOT pass rate · 33 vehicles
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Uh 125 k5 (80%) 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 Uh 125 k5 Suzuki Vitara
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 76%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 24%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 12,987 mi 72,554 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 33 108,056

Most common faults

Suzuki Uh 125 k5

  1. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
  3. Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
  4. Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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 Uh 125 k5 (80%) and Suzuki Vitara (76%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Suzuki Uh 125 k5 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.