2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,132 MOT tests in 2024. 80.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time80.9%
Failed or needed repairs19.1%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    147 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    65 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    46 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Lights & electrics6.4%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%

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 2016 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 80.9% of 2016 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,132 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).