Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev
From 204 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, 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., a direction indicator lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, caused 2 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.
| a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit | 2 |
| 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. | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.3% | a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, 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. |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhevs tested had between 12,872 and 26,052 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,366 median miles, the Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev has 0.03 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 Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev has a 94.1% MOT pass rate based on 204 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev is a battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit, which caused 2 failures. Other common issues include 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..
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev is 19,366 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,872 and 26,052 miles.
Buying a used Sx4 S-Cross Sz5 B-Jet Mhev?
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.
Some links are to services we may earn from. Disclosure.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.