2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate and common faults

2,041 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,041 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    31 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working0.4%
  6. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.3%
    9 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  2. Tyres2.5%
  3. Brakes2.2%
  4. Lights & electrics1.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  6. Suspension0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.0%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.6%

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 2019 Suzuki Celerio?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2019 Suzuki Celerio cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,041 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 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 2019 Suzuki Celerio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).