Skip to content

MOT reliability

Suzuki M50

6 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Suzuki M50 vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki M50 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,426 miles.

6
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
645
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki M50 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki M50 MOT tests:

  • Other94%
  • Brakes19%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Steering6%

Suzuki M50 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
31100%
4250%
52100%
62100%
7450%
91100%
102100%
11367%
122100%
131100%
14367%
152100%
162100%
171100%
182100%
193100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Suzuki M50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki M50 MOT tests:

  1. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
  2. Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower linkage play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (1 times)
  4. Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (1 times)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  6. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  7. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  9. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Rear rear brake lever has a long travel before operation begins (1 times)
  11. Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) (1 times)
  12. Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
  15. Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d) (1 times)

Suzuki M50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2012 1 4 50% 1,042
2007 2 21 81% 21,287
2005 1 11 91% 14,142
1987 2 5 100% 8,399

Suzuki M50 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Suzuki M50 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki M50 MOT issues are: Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lower linkage play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)).

The typical Suzuki M50 in our data has covered around 12,426 miles.

Compare the Suzuki M50

See how the Suzuki M50 stacks up against other Suzuki models on MOT reliability:

M50 vs Unknown M50 vs Swift M50 vs Vitara M50 vs Alto

Check a specific Suzuki M50

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Suzuki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks