Suzuki reliability: MOT results 2024
Figures updated
Ranked 32 of 52 makes
407,050 Suzuki cars aged 3 to 20 had an MOT in 2024, and 26.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Allowing for age and mileage, a Suzuki is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At their first MOT, 7.8% failed (UK 12.7%).
Suzuki models ranked
| Model | Score | Fail rate | First MOT | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Vitara | 122 | 15.1% | 8.1% | 60,407 |
| Suzuki Celerio | 117 | 15.4% | – | 27,563 |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 108 | 37.6% | – | 18,624 |
| Suzuki Jimny | 105 | 29.2% | 7.4% | 19,740 |
| Suzuki SX4 | 99 | 29.2% | 8.9% | 40,952 |
| Suzuki Ignis | 96 | 19.4% | 6.4% | 26,836 |
| Suzuki Swift | 96 | 28.3% | 8.2% | 131,503 |
| Suzuki Carry | 94 | 42.9% | – | 2,493 |
| Suzuki Wagon-R+ | 92 | 42.8% | – | 4,416 |
| Suzuki Alto | 86 | 34.5% | – | 47,745 |
| Suzuki Splash | 83 | 37.4% | – | 17,617 |
| Suzuki Baleno | 72 | 25.4% | – | 6,644 |
Suzuki MOT failure rate by age
What Suzuki cars fail on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.5% | About average |
| Suspension | 8.2% | About average |
| Brakes | 7.9% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 5.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Tyres | 5.1% | ▼ 14% less often |
| Body and structure | 2.6% | About average |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.2% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | About average |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 60% less often |
| Wheels | 0.2% | ▼ 35% less often |
Most common Suzuki MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5% of tests
- Stop lamp: not working3.2% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9% of tests
Frequently asked questions
›Are Suzuki cars reliable?
By MOT results, Suzuki ranks 32 of 52 makes in 2024, with a reliability score of 98 (100 is average for the same age and mileage). 26.8% of Suzuki cars failed their MOT first time.
›What is the most reliable Suzuki?
The Suzuki Vitara, with a score of 122. The lowest-scoring is the Baleno (72).
›What do Suzuki cars fail their MOT on?
Brakes: 7.9% of Suzuki MOTs failed on it, 1.3 times the rate for similar cars. The single most common fault was “Position lamp: not working”.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we calculate the league.