2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

331 MOT tests in 2024. 44.4% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

72Well below average
Passed first time44.4%
Failed or needed repairs55.6%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle10.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.3%
  4. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.5%
    25 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.6%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes44.1%
  2. Lights & electrics42.0%
  3. Suspension21.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.5%
  5. Tyres13.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks13.9%
  7. Body & chassis8.5%
  8. Steering5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.4%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)22.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.4%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%

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: service brake imbalance: across an axle. 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 2000 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 44.4% of 2000 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 331 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2000 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 72, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).