Suzuki Vitara vs Suzuki Zr50s: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Suzuki Vitara
76%
MOT pass rate · 108,056 vehicles
Suzuki Zr50s
83%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Zr50s (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Suzuki Vitara | Suzuki Zr50s |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 76% | 83% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 24% | 17% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 72,554 mi | 16,501 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 108,056 | 7 |
Most common faults
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
Suzuki Zr50s
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Suzuki Vitara (76%) and Suzuki Zr50s (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Suzuki Vitara report Full Suzuki Zr50s 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.