Suzuki CS50 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki CS50 car check
Is the Suzuki CS50 reliable? We analysed 447 real MOT tests across 140 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki CS50 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include shock absorber has inadequate damping effect., brake lever has inadequate reserve travel and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki CS50.
Suzuki CS50 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki CS50. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki CS50 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki CS50 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki CS50 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki CS50 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki CS50 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki CS50 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki CS50 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki CS50 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 119 | 79.0% | 3,271 | 5,001 | 6,592 |
| 1982 | 195 | 77.4% | 2,678 | 4,486 | 7,314 |
How Long Does a Suzuki CS50 Last?
Based on 140 Suzuki CS50 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki CS50 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki CS50 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 Suzuki CS50
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
79.0% MOT pass rate from 119 tests
77.4% MOT pass rate from 195 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki CS50 is 1983, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 79.0% across 119 tests. The 1982 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki CS50 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki CS50 THIS CAR | 77.4% | 447 | 4,985 mi | 44 yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 E5 | 91.2% | 764 | 3,153 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki CS50 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki CS50Should you buy a used Suzuki CS50?
The Suzuki CS50 has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.4% across 447 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki CS50 are shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (15 recorded failures), brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (8), and stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (7). 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 Suzuki CS50 owner drives around 74 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 Suzuki CS50 models stay on UK roads for around 44 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.