2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,135 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle8.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  9. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.0%
  2. Lights & electrics29.4%
  3. Suspension24.7%
  4. Tyres12.1%
  5. Body & chassis11.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  8. Steering7.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure19.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.1%

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 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,135 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

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

Is the 2002 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).