MOT reliability
Suzuki U50
13 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Suzuki U50 vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki U50 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,256 miles.
13
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
1,419
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki U50 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki U50 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering20%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
Suzuki U50 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13)
Most common Suzuki U50 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki U50 MOT tests:
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Advise body work and front mudguard is repaired or replaced (1 times)
- Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
Suzuki U50 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 48,497 |
| 1970 | 6 | 19 | 84% | 3,538 |
| 1969 | 4 | 11 | 91% | 6,427 |
| 1968 | 2 | 14 | 86% | 5,950 |
Suzuki U50 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Suzuki U50 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki U50 MOT issues are:
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b).
The typical Suzuki U50 in our data has covered around
8,256 miles.
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