2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,781 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,781 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    117 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    71 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.1%
  9. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.6%
  2. Brakes24.5%
  3. Lights & electrics17.1%
  4. Tyres8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%

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 2012 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2012 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,781 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).