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Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
49.6% pass rate
from 1,420 tests in 2021
(17% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 27% fail on Suspension (60% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 16% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 16% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 16% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 9.2% fail on Suspension arms (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.77% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.77% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.63% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.070% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.070% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (68% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.070% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.070% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.070% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.70% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Reservoirs (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.070% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.070% fail on Valves
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.070% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
    • 0.070% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 9.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.85% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.070% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Other leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.99% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.070% fail on Horn
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.070% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.070% fail on Switch
    • 0.070% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers (82% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Hose
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.070% fail on System
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
      • 0.070% fail on Panel
    • 0.070% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Bracket
    • 0.070% fail on Seats
      • 0.070% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.070% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.070% fail on Condition
  • 0.35% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
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