2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate and common faults

4,004 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,004 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    74 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working0.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  2. Lights & electrics3.5%
  3. Brakes3.4%
  4. Tyres2.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.1%

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 2018 Suzuki Celerio?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2018 Suzuki Celerio cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,004 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Suzuki Celerio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2018 Suzuki Celerio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).