Is the Suzuki Sx4 reliable?

The Suzuki Sx4 has an average MOT pass rate of 80% across 15 years, based on 66,554 tests in 2026. That's 2 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2020 with a 96% pass rate.

Which year Suzuki Sx4 is best?

The 2020 Suzuki Sx4 has the highest MOT pass rate at 96%, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 68%. There's a 28 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Suzuki Sx4

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 66,554 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

66,554

Best Year

2020 (96%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Sx4

The Suzuki Sx4 has been tested 66,554 times in 2026 MOT data across 15 model years (2006 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 650 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer SUZUKI SX4s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 17 percentage points.

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)

£955

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,405

Per month£117/mo

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

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Sx4?

vs national average-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