Suzuki Sj410
From 334 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., caused 16 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.
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 16 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 9 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| an induction or exhaust leak that could affect emissions levels | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38% of failures are serious: 38% 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 £83.
Typical mileage
Half of all Sj410s tested had between 31,221 and 82,603 miles on the clock.
At 59,121 median miles, the Sj410 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 Sj410 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Sj410 has a 73.1% MOT pass rate based on 334 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Sj410?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Sj410 is brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., which caused 16 failures. Other common issues include significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Sj410 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Sj410 is 59,121 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 31,221 and 82,603 miles.
Buying a used Sj410?
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.
With a 73.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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