Suzuki Celerio
From 37,628 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Celerios fare better: 2019 models pass at 89.1% vs 82.9% for 2015.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 696 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 696 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 621 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 518 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 442 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 276 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 221 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 221 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 184 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 182 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 129 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 50% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £90.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 89.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 86.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 85.7% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
1 earlier years
| 2015 | 82.9% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Celerios tested had between 21,442 and 49,756 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,263 median miles, the Celerio has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Suzuki models
| Suzuki Swift | 75.7% |
| Suzuki Vitara | 85.6% |
| Suzuki Alto | 71.8% |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 76.6% |
| Suzuki Jimny | 74.9% |
Common questions
What is the Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Celerio has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 37,628 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Celerio?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Celerio is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 696 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Celerio at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Celerio is 31,263 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,442 and 49,756 miles.
Buying a used Celerio?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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