Suzuki Wagon-R+

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 13 model years from 13,964 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

68%

Total Tests

13,964

Highest Pass Rate

2006 (74%)

Years Covered

About the Suzuki Wagon-R+

The Suzuki Wagon-R+ was MOT tested 13,964 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 13 model years (1998 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 68%. That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list lpg and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 904 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 62%. The 12 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.

Reliability Trend

Newer Suzuki Wagon-R+s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 6 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 62,659 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 75,775 miles.

Compared to the Suzuki brand average of 82%, the Wagon-R+ is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Suzuki models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1229cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/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 2007 details

How reliable is the Suzuki Wagon-R+?

vs average of all models-14% (82% avg)

vs Suzuki brand average-14% (82% avg)

Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Suzuki Wagon-R+ by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2007	73%	841	71,571 mi
2007	67%	108	75,775 mi
2006	74%	904	74,820 mi
2006	78%	85	84,768 mi
2005	72%	2,134	75,766 mi
2005	70%	61	68,790 mi
2004	72%	2,775	77,618 mi
2003	70%	2,733	79,511 mi
2002	67%	2,047	76,409 mi
2001	70%	1,396	79,978 mi
2000	65%	663	78,643 mi
1999	62%	141	66,893 mi
1998	50%	76	62,659 mi

Questions about the Suzuki Wagon-R+

Is the Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?

Across its 13 model years in our data (1998 to 2007), the Suzuki Wagon-R+ averages a 68% MOT pass rate, from 13,964 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2006 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.

Which year Suzuki Wagon-R+ has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+ has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 1999 model has the lowest at 62%, a 12 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.