2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,067 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,067 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.0%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    107 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    90 marked dangerous
  8. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.3%
  2. Brakes27.8%
  3. Lights & electrics17.5%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2011 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2011 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,067 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2011 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).