Suzuki Kizashi
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 524 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
524
Highest Pass Rate
2013 (89%)
Years Covered
3
About the Suzuki Kizashi
The Suzuki Kizashi was MOT tested 524 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2012 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 147 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 82%. The 7 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 75,800 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 61,778 miles.
Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Kizashi performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Suzuki range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Suzuki Kizashi by Year
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Questions about the Suzuki Kizashi
Is the Suzuki Kizashi reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2012 to 2014), the Suzuki Kizashi averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 524 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.
Which year Suzuki Kizashi has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 82%, a 7 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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