2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate and common faults

6,280 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,280 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    118 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6%
    41 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  2. Brakes5.0%
  3. Tyres3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Suzuki Celerio?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2017 Suzuki Celerio cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,280 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Suzuki Celerio?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2017 Suzuki Celerio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).