2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,873 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,873 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.1%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    118 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    71 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.2%
  2. Suspension30.3%
  3. Lights & electrics19.1%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%

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 2010 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2010 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,873 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).