2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

738 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes40.2%
  2. Lights & electrics31.6%
  3. Suspension19.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Body & chassis8.7%
  7. Tyres8.7%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.9%
  2. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)19.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%

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 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 738 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).