2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,230 MOT tests in 2024. 83.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time83.7%
Failed or needed repairs16.3%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,230 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    201 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    81 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    26 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Brakes4.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Body & chassis1.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Suspension0.8%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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 2017 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 83.7% of 2017 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,230 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Suzuki SX4?

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

Is the 2017 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).