Suzuki common problems and MOT failures

From 751,588 MOT tests in 2024, 15.2% of Suzuki vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.

Top Suzuki MOT failure reasons

#	Problem	Occurrences	% of failures
1	suspension pin, bush or joint worn	17,624	16.5%
2	brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded	15,378	14.4%
3	tyre tread depth outside legal limits	14,389	13.5%
4	wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen	11,148	10.4%
5	lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	9,981	9.3%
6	stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning	8,469	7.9%
7	tyre seriously damaged	7,779	7.3%
8	significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake	7,758	7.3%
9	suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc	7,272	6.8%
10	the aim of a headlamp is not within limits the requirements	6,960	6.5%

What this means if you're buying a Suzuki

The single most common MOT failure for Suzuki is suspension pin, bush or joint worn, accounting for 17% of all failure items. Suspension repairs typically cost £150–£400 depending on the component.

These figures are from real MOT inspections — they show what testers actually find wrong with Suzuki vehicles. If you're viewing a used Suzuki, it's worth checking these areas specifically.

Suzuki models by MOT pass rate

Lowest pass rates first — these models have the most testable issues.

Model	Tests	Pass rate
Wagon-R+	12,527	70.5%
Grand Vitara	35,231	75.4%
Splash	21,419	76.1%
Jimny	37,851	79%
Alto	78,323	79.2%
Sx4	49,497	80.9%
Swift	155,462	81.8%
Ignis	27,649	82.4%
Vitara	86,567	90.2%
Celerio	37,628	91%

Buying a specific Suzuki? Check the individual vehicle's MOT history for free on GOV.UK to see its actual test results, advisories, and mileage readings.

Check MOT history on GOV.UK