Suzuki Unknown vs Suzuki Xn 85 d: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Unknown
84%
MOT pass rate · 512,746 vehicles
Suzuki Xn 85 d
71%
MOT pass rate · 43 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Xn 85 d (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Unknown | Suzuki Xn 85 d |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 16% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 2.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 20,498 mi | 46,849 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 512,746 | 43 |
Most common faults
Suzuki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Chain guard missing
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Suzuki Xn 85 d
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- all four tyres starting to perrish
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Unknown (84%) and Suzuki Xn 85 d (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Unknown report Full Suzuki Xn 85 d 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.