2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,050 MOT tests in 2024. 64.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time64.8%
Failed or needed repairs35.2%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,050 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    166 marked dangerous
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    85 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    82 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.8%
  2. Brakes16.4%
  3. Lights & electrics10.1%
  4. Tyres8.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 64.8% of 2013 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,050 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).