2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate and common faults

7,676 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,676 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    125 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    102 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics5.2%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Suzuki Celerio?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2016 Suzuki Celerio cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,676 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Suzuki Celerio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Suzuki Celerio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).