Suzuki Common MOT Problems (2026)
Suzuki models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 727,437 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Suzuki MOT pass rate: 82%
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82%
Avg pass rate
18%
Avg fail rate
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Models tested
Suzuki Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki Liana | 32% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Suzuki Wagon-R+ | 29% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 3 | Suzuki Grand Vitara | 24% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Suzuki Splash | 24% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 5 | Suzuki Alto | 21% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Suzuki Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Suzuki Models by Fail Rate
Every Suzuki model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto | 2003 | 62% | 37% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2000 | 65% | 34% | |
| Liana | 2005 | 65% | 34% | |
| Alto | 2005 | 66% | 33% | |
| Alto | 2004 | 65% | 33% | |
| Alto | 2006 | 66% | 33% | |
| Liana | 2004 | 66% | 33% | |
| Swift | 2005 | 68% | 32% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2002 | 67% | 32% | |
| Vitara | 1999 | 67% | 32% | |
| Swift | 2006 | 67% | 31% | |
| Splash | 2008 | 69% | 31% | |
| SX4 | 2006 | 68% | 31% | |
| Jimny | 1999 | 67% | 31% | |
| Swift | 2002 | 69% | 31% | |
| Swift | 2008 | 69% | 30% | |
| Swift | 2007 | 69% | 30% | |
| SX4 | 2007 | 69% | 30% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2003 | 70% | 30% | |
| Ignis | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| Ignis | 2004 | 70% | 30% | |
| Ignis | 2003 | 70% | 30% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2001 | 70% | 30% | |
| Ignis | 2002 | 70% | 30% | |
| Splash | 2009 | 70% | 29% | |
| Jimny | 2004 | 70% | 29% | |
| SX4 | 2009 | 71% | 29% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2006 | 70% | 29% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2003 | 70% | 29% | |
| Ignis | 2006 | 71% | 29% | |
| Liana | 2006 | 70% | 29% | |
| Swift | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| SX4 | 2008 | 71% | 28% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2005 | 71% | 28% | |
| SX4 | 2010 | 72% | 28% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2004 | 71% | 28% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2004 | 72% | 28% | |
| Ignis | 2007 | 71% | 28% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2002 | 71% | 28% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2000 | 71% | 28% | |
| Grand Vitara | 1999 | 71% | 28% | |
| SX4 | 2011 | 72% | 27% | |
| SX4 | 2012 | 73% | 27% | |
| Splash | 2011 | 72% | 27% | |
| Splash | 2010 | 72% | 27% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| Jimny | 2001 | 72% | 27% | |
| Jimny | 2000 | 71% | 27% | |
| Grand Vitara | 2001 | 71% | 27% | |
| Wagon-R+ | 2007 | 73% | 27% |
Showing top 50 of 178 model/year combinations. View all Suzuki models
Suzuki MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Suzuki cars?
The most common MOT problems on Suzuki cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Suzuki diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Suzuki models with at least 1,000 tests, the Suzuki Liana has the highest average fail rate at 32%.
Which Suzuki model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Suzuki Ignis SZ3 Dualjet MHEV has the best MOT record of the Suzuki models with at least 1,000 tests: 98% of its 1,470 MOT tests ended in a pass and 2% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Suzuki?
The average MOT pass rate for Suzuki is 82%, based on 727,437 MOT tests across 61 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 18% of MOT tests on Suzuki cars ended in a fail.
Suzuki Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Suzuki model
Every Suzuki model, A to Z (47)
- Suzuki Across E-Four
- Suzuki Alto
- Suzuki Baleno
- Suzuki Cappuccino
- Suzuki Carry
- Suzuki Celerio
- Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Suzuki Ignis
- Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT
- Suzuki Ignis SZ-T Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Ignis SZ3 Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Ignis SZ3 Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV Allgrip
- Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT
- Suzuki Ignis SZ5 Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Jimny
- Suzuki Jimny Allgrip
- Suzuki Kizashi
- Suzuki Liana
- Suzuki SJ413
- Suzuki Splash
- Suzuki Swace SZ-T HEV CVT
- Suzuki Swace SZ5 HEV CVT
- Suzuki Swift
- Suzuki Swift Attitude Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Swift Sport Boosterjet MHEV
- Suzuki Swift SZ-L Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet MHEV CVT
- Suzuki Swift SZ-T Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Swift SZ3 Dualjet Shvs
- Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV
- Suzuki Swift SZ5 Dualjet MHEV CVT
- Suzuki SX4
- Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ-T B-Jet MHEV
- Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SZ4 B-Jet MHEV
- Suzuki Vitara
- Suzuki Vitara SZ-T B-Jet MHEV Agrip
- Suzuki Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet MHEV
- Suzuki Vitara SZ-T Boosterjet MHEV A
- Suzuki Vitara SZ4 Boosterjet MHEV
- Suzuki Vitara SZ5 B-Jet MHEV Agrip A
- Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boosterjet MHEV
- Suzuki Vitara SZ5 Boostjet MHEV Agrip
- Suzuki Wagon-R+
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