2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,787 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,787 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    119 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.2%
  2. Brakes27.1%
  3. Lights & electrics24.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Body & chassis6.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  8. Steering1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2009 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2009 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,787 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).