MOT reliability
Suzuki A50
25 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Suzuki A50 vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki A50 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,999 miles.
25
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
615
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki A50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki A50 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering11%
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Brakes3%
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Visibility3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Suzuki A50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Suzuki A50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki A50 MOT tests:
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) (1 times)
Suzuki A50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 641 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,720 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 290 |
| 1978 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 21,320 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,062 |
| 1975 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,911 |
| 1974 | 5 | 25 | 88% | 14,064 |
| 1973 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 17,691 |
| 1972 | 5 | 23 | 100% | 18,735 |
| 1971 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 27,046 |
| 1970 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 21,204 |
| 1969 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 8,640 |
Suzuki A50 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Suzuki A50 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki A50 MOT issues are:
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)).
The typical Suzuki A50 in our data has covered around
15,999 miles.
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