2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,426 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test64,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,426 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    186 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    51 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.4%
  2. Brakes7.2%
  3. Tyres7.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Suspension3.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.4%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2015 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,426 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).