Suzuki X90
From 268 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, caused 43 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.
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 43 |
| 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 | 16 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 11 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 10 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 8 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 8 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.9% of X90 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £144.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 77.9% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all X90s tested had between 59,885 and 91,217 miles on the clock.
At 82,802 median miles, the X90 has 0.032 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 X90 MOT pass rate?
The Suzuki X90 has a 73.1% MOT pass rate based on 268 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Suzuki X90?
The most common MOT failure on the Suzuki X90 is body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Suzuki X90 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Suzuki X90 is 82,802 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 59,885 and 91,217 miles.
Buying a used X90?
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 £144 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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