Suzuki Sj413
From 903 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 52 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 52 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 40 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 36 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 24 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
| 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. | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 19 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 17 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 17 |
| 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 | 17 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 23.6% of Sj413 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £96.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 81% | 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, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 1991 | 58.7% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1988 | 70.5% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sj413s tested had between 47,020 and 87,103 miles on the clock.
At 71,271 median miles, the Sj413 has 0.039 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 Sj413 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Sj413 has a 72.5% MOT pass rate based on 903 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Sj413?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Sj413 is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 52 failures. Other common issues include body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Sj413 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Sj413 is 71,271 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 47,020 and 87,103 miles.
Buying a used Sj413?
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 72.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £96 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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