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Suzuki Kizashi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 524 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

524

Best Year

2013 (89%)

Years Covered

3

About the Suzuki Kizashi

The Suzuki Kizashi has been tested 524 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2012 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 147 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 82%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Reliability Trend

Newer SUZUKI KIZASHIs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

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

Fuel (Petrol, 2393cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£430
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,427
Per month£202/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

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How reliable is the Suzuki Kizashi?

vs national average+4% (82% avg)
vs Suzuki brand average+4% (82% avg)
Best to worst year spread7 percentage points
Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Kizashi by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201488%6061,778 mi
201389%14772,106 mi
201282%31775,800 mi

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