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Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.9% pass rate
from 3,165 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 10.0% fail on Suspension arms (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.35% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (29% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.032% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (26% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.095% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
        • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Lever (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.063% fail on Master cylinder (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.19% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.095% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.063% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.032% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.4% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.032% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Other leaks
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.063% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.032% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.032% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (84% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.85% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.095% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.032% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Flexible couplings (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
        • 0.032% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Tank
      • 0.095% fail on Hose (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.032% fail on Catch
      • 0.032% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.032% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.032% fail on Body condition
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.063% fail on Chassis
      • 0.063% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.063% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.032% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.54% fail on Steering (82% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.032% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.063% fail on Power steering
      • 0.032% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.032% fail on Steering play
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
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