Suzuki SX4

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 66,554 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

66,554

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki SX4

The Suzuki SX4 was MOT tested 66,554 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (2006 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to 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 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 96% from 650 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 28 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki SX4s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 17 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2006) averages 100,733 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 27,786 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 998cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

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.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Suzuki SX4?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-2% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread28 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki SX4 by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	96%	650	27,786 mi
2019	93%	3,150	31,067 mi
2018	91%	4,246	39,553 mi
2017	89%	5,178	48,601 mi
2016	88%	5,352	58,722 mi
2015	86%	5,903	66,711 mi
2014	82%	10,448	72,614 mi
2013	77%	5,691	72,178 mi
2012	73%	3,558	77,215 mi
2011	72%	4,179	82,547 mi
2010	72%	3,714	89,318 mi
2009	71%	3,674	90,089 mi
2008	71%	4,618	95,199 mi
2007	69%	4,449	99,965 mi
2006	68%	1,744	100,733 mi

Questions about the Suzuki SX4

Is the Suzuki SX4 reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (2006 to 2020), the Suzuki SX4 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 66,554 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 96%.

Which year Suzuki SX4 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Suzuki SX4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 68%, a 28 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.