SUZUKI SX4 MOT pass rate
75.8% of 54,022 SUZUKI SX4 MOT tests pass.
At 75.8%, The SX4 passes slightly less often than the average across all SUZUKI models (79.9%).
At 75.8%, The SUZUKI SX4 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the SUZUKI SX4 tested at 3–6 years pass 92.6% of the time, compared with just 60.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.6% | 6,233 | 33,571 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.8% | 20,367 | 58,903 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.9% | 18,226 | 78,628 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.5% | 9,195 | 95,985 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the SUZUKI SX4
The most common reason the SUZUKI SX4 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 51.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 51.5% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 46.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.9% | Not working |
| Tyres | 25.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 1.9% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related SUZUKI models
- SUZUKI SWIFT — 79.7% pass rate
- SUZUKI VITARA — 90.1% pass rate
- SUZUKI ALTO — 74.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI IGNIS — 84.3% pass rate
- SUZUKI CELERIO — 90.2% pass rate
- SUZUKI JIMNY — 74.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the SUZUKI SX4?
- 75.8% of SUZUKI SX4 MOT tests pass, based on 54,022 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the SUZUKI SX4?
- The most common reason the SUZUKI SX4 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 51.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Excessively corroded".
- Does this show the SUZUKI SX4's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the SUZUKI service history guide for how to check and keep one.