Suzuki
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 62 models from 728,547 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
728,547
Models
62
Years Covered
1990-2024
About Suzuki Cars
Suzuki ranks 45th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 82%. That's close to the 85% average across all models in our data, placing Suzuki in the middle of the pack for reliability.
With 62 models across 35 years of data (1990 to 2024), there's a wide spread of 32 percentage points between the most and least reliable models. Choosing the right model matters significantly with Suzuki.
Most and Least Reliable Suzuki Models
The Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet MHEV A leads the range with a 99% average pass rate from 2,182 tests. At the other end, the Liana has the lowest at 67%. Overall, more than half of Suzuki's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
Suzuki Fuel Types
Suzuki models in our data come in 22 petrol, 1 diesel, 39 hybrid variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Suzuki offers hybrid options for buyers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.88p petrol and 199.52p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 5 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swift | 26 yrs | 80% | 208,236 | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | |
| Vitara | 29 yrs | 77% | 92,606 | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid | |
| Alto | 15 yrs | 73% | 79,438 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| SX4 | 15 yrs | 80% | 66,554 | Petrol | |
| Jimny | 25 yrs | 80% | 42,779 | Petrol | |
| Celerio | 6 yrs | 91% | 39,444 | Petrol | |
| Grand Vitara | 18 yrs | 76% | 38,872 | Diesel, Petrol | |
| Ignis | 14 yrs | 79% | 35,988 | Petrol, Hybrid | |
| Splash | 8 yrs | 75% | 30,207 | Petrol | |
| Wagon-R+ | 10 yrs | 68% | 13,710 | LPG, Petrol | |
| Baleno | 10 yrs | 77% | 10,984 | Petrol | |
| Carry | 15 yrs | 81% | 6,764 | Petrol | |
| Swift SZ-T Dualjet Shvs | 1 yr | 94% | 6,609 | Petrol | |
| Swift SZ-L Dualjet MHEV | 3 yrs | 95% | 6,435 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet MHEV | 3 yrs | 96% | 5,678 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ-T Dualjet Shvs | 2 yrs | 96% | 2,319 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ-T Dualjet MHEV | 2 yrs | 96% | 2,311 | Hybrid | |
| Liana | 7 yrs | 67% | 2,294 | Petrol, LPG | |
| Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV | 2 yrs | 96% | 2,229 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet MHEV A | 2 yrs | 99% | 2,182 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip | 2 yrs | 97% | 1,972 | Hybrid | |
| Swift Sport Boosterjet MHEV | 3 yrs | 94% | 1,828 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ4 Boosterjet MHEV | 2 yrs | 94% | 1,730 | Hybrid | |
| Swift SZ3 Dualjet Shvs | 1 yr | 95% | 1,662 | Hybrid | |
| Swace SZ-T HEV CVT | 3 yrs | 93% | 1,536 | Hybrid | |
| Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV | 3 yrs | 95% | 1,534 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ-T B-Jet MHEV | 2 yrs | 97% | 1,489 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ3 Dualjet MHEV | 2 yrs | 97% | 1,470 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT | 2 yrs | 97% | 1,326 | Hybrid | |
| Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT | 3 yrs | 94% | 1,244 | Hybrid | |
| Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT | 2 yrs | 96% | 1,230 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Allgrip | 2 yrs | 96% | 1,215 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV | 3 yrs | 97% | 1,079 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT | 3 yrs | 96% | 992 | Hybrid | |
| Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV | 1 yr | 96% | 945 | Hybrid | |
| Swace SZ5 HEV CVT | 3 yrs | 96% | 815 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ-T B-Jet MHEV Agrip | 1 yr | 97% | 658 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ5 B-Jet MHEV Agrip A | 1 yr | 96% | 640 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ4 B-Jet MHEV | 2 yrs | 93% | 618 | Hybrid | |
| Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs | 1 yr | 92% | 607 | Hybrid | |
| SJ413 | 6 yrs | 76% | 601 | Petrol | |
| Ignis SZ3 Dualjet Shvs | 2 yrs | 94% | 599 | Hybrid | |
| Jimny Allgrip | 1 yr | 98% | 559 | Petrol | |
| Cappuccino | 3 yrs | 79% | 556 | Petrol | |
| Kizashi | 3 yrs | 86% | 524 | Petrol | |
| Across E-Four | 3 yrs | 97% | 516 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Shvs | 2 yrs | 97% | 509 | Hybrid | |
| Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Shvs Allgrip | 2 yrs | 95% | 475 | Hybrid | |
| Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV A | 1 yr | 98% | 446 | Hybrid | |
| X90 | 2 yrs | 71% | 433 | Petrol | |
| Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Allgrip | 2 yrs | 95% | 409 | Hybrid | |
| Super Carry | 5 yrs | 73% | 366 | Petrol | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ5 Bjet MHEV Agrp | 2 yrs | 95% | 348 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ5 B-Jet MHEV | 2 yrs | 97% | 267 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ-T B-Jet MHEV A | 1 yr | 99% | 262 | Hybrid | |
| Wagon R | 3 yrs | 72% | 254 | Petrol | |
| Swace Motion HEV CVT | 2 yrs | 98% | 246 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross Motion B-Jet MHEV | 2 yrs | 97% | 229 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ5 Boosterjet A | 1 yr | 93% | 222 | Petrol | |
| SX | 3 yrs | 77% | 168 | Petrol, Diesel | |
| SX4 S-Cross SZ5 Bjet MHEV 4X4A | 1 yr | 98% | 103 | Hybrid | |
| SX4 S-Cross Ultra BJT MHEV 4X4 | 1 yr | 93% | 30 | Hybrid |
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