2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate and common faults

514 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 514 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%
    24 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  5. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated2.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.3%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.8%
  2. Suspension14.4%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Tyres11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  6. Body & chassis8.2%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)9.5%

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 2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars passed their MOT first time, across 514 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).