2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

1,200 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,200 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    33 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.2%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension19.8%
  2. Brakes17.8%
  3. Lights & electrics17.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Steering6.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure17.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.2%

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 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,200 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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 2005 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).