Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot reliable? We analysed 490 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, headlamp aim too high and drive chain excessively loose. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 252 | 65.5% | 3,898 | 7,304 | 11,678 |
| 2007 | 170 | 66.5% | 5,233 | 9,016 | 14,804 |
How Long Does a Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Last?
Based on 135 Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot vehicles on UK roads.
Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
66.5% MOT pass rate from 170 tests
65.5% MOT pass rate from 252 tests
The best year to buy a used Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot is 2007, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 66.5% across 170 tests. The 2008 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot THIS CAR | 65.5% | 490 | 8,612 mi | 19 yrs |
| Sukida Sk 125-4 Inspector | 73.6% | 983 | 8,190 mi | 20 yrs |
| Sukida Sk 50 Qt | 72.7% | 762 | 3,998 mi | 20 yrs |
| Sukida Sk 125 T-18 | 67.7% | 724 | 6,355 mi | 20 yrs |
| Subaru Sambar | 69.7% | 813 | 82,076 mi | 29 yrs |
Compared to the Sukida Sk 125-4 Inspector (73.6% pass rate) and the Sukida Sk 50 Qt (72.7% pass rate), the Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.5% across 490 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (26 recorded failures), headlamp aim too high (18), and drive chain excessively loose (16). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot owner drives around 1,829 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Sukida Sk 125-5 Patriot models stay on UK roads for around 19 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.