2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,525 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,525 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  6. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.7%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension20.1%
  2. Lights & electrics19.7%
  3. Brakes16.7%
  4. Body & chassis12.9%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.8%
  8. Steering6.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,525 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2004 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).