2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,711 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,711 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    134 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    47 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Brakes3.0%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

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 2018 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2018 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,711 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).