Suzuki MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 8 Suzuki models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Suzuki MOT Reliability Overview
Across 8 models with sufficient test data, Suzuki vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 28.1%. This is close to the UK national average of 28%, indicating typical reliability for a mainstream manufacturer.
The most reliable Suzuki model for MOT is the Suzuki Vitara with a 13.8% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Suzuki Wagon at 40.1%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Suzuki Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Wagon | 40.1% | 884 |
| Suzuki Splash | 33.0% | 70,838 |
| Suzuki Alto | 31.8% | 216,378 |
| Suzuki Jimny | 30.7% | 103,419 |
| Suzuki Sx4 | 27.1% | 165,489 |
| Suzuki Swift | 27.0% | 526,450 |
| Suzuki Ignis | 21.3% | 106,971 |
| Suzuki Vitara | 13.8% | 251,648 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Suzuki MOT FAQs
Are Suzuki cars reliable for MOT?
Suzuki has 8 models in our database. Suzuki vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Suzuki model is best for MOT?
The Suzuki Vitara has the lowest MOT failure rate at 13.8%, making it the most reliable Suzuki model in our dataset. See full Suzuki Vitara MOT data.
Which Suzuki model fails MOT most?
The Suzuki Wagon has the highest failure rate at 40.1%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Suzuki Wagon MOT data.
How can I predict if my Suzuki will pass its MOT?
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