Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Suzuki Wagon-R+ is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 92 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 318 of 442, and 42.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.8% of tests).
Ranked 318 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,416 Suzuki Wagon-R+s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 42.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Suzuki Wagon-R+ is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
42.8%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,000
Typical age at test: 19 years
Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT failure rate by age
Most common Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.8% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.0% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9% of tests
What the Suzuki Wagon-R+ fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.5% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Suspension | 14.4% | About average |
| Brakes | 11.7% | About average |
| Body and structure | 9.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Tyres | 8.9% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 8.1% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Steering | 5.8% | ▲ 1.8× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5.3% | ▼ 11% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.2% | About average |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
How much is road tax on a Suzuki Wagon-R+?
Any Suzuki Wagon-R+ first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Suzuki Wagon-R+ is 9% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 92 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Suzuki Wagon-R+?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.8% of tests. It fails on steering and tyres more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Suzuki Wagon-R+?
Any Suzuki Wagon-R+ first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail their MOT?
42.8% of Suzuki Wagon-R+s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Suzuki Wagon-R+ combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.