2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

813 MOT tests in 2024. 50.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.7%
Failed or needed repairs49.3%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 813 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction9.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.9%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    57 marked dangerous
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension33.0%
  2. Lights & electrics29.4%
  3. Brakes27.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks22.0%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Tyres8.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2006 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 50.7% of 2006 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 813 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).