2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate and common faults

896 MOT tests in 2024. 92.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time92.0%
Failed or needed repairs8.0%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 896 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions0.2%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  2. Tyres2.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.9%
  4. Brakes1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.1%

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 2020 Suzuki SX4?

In 2024, 92.0% of 2020 Suzuki SX4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 896 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Suzuki SX4?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Suzuki SX4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).