2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,893 MOT tests in 2024. 73.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time73.7%
Failed or needed repairs26.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,893 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    354 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    166 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes11.3%
  2. Suspension9.4%
  3. Lights & electrics9.1%
  4. Tyres7.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2014 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 73.7% of 2014 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,893 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).