Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
59.4% pass rate
from 2,244 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.3% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.89% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.53% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.045% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes (76% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.045% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (59% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (60% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (91% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.22% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.62% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.62% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.089% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.045% fail on All position lamps
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (27% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (78% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.62% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.045% fail on Body condition
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
      • 0.045% fail on Other body component
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.045% fail on Bracket
    • 0.089% fail on Doors
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Catch
      • 0.045% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Spark ignition (57% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.089% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.94% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (99% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.089% fail on Condition
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.089% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.045% fail on Track rod end
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