Suzuki SX4 MOT Results
Registered in 200759.2% pass rate
from 3,316 tests in 2017
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.
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23% fail on
Suspension
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
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13% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 13% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Location
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6.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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3.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.63% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.030% fail on Linkage condition
- 1.7% fail on Front suspension joints (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Drive shafts
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Front drive shafts
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Constant velocity joints (61% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.030% fail on Universal joint
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0.90% fail on
Front drive shafts
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Shock absorbers
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Wheel bearings
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Front
- 0.090% fail on Rear (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Bonded suspension
(3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Condition
- 0.030% fail on Attachment
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0.090% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.060% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.090% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.090% fail on Condition
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0.060% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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13% fail on
Coil springs
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps
- 0.18% fail on Rear lamps (87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Direction indicators
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Individual lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
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0.54% fail on
Flashing type
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Headlamps
(85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Battery
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0.27% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.27% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.030% fail on Tell tale
- 0.060% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.030% fail on Tell tale
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5.2% fail on
Position lamps
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11% fail on
Brakes
(17% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Components
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Pipes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Hoses
- 0.030% fail on Cylinders
- 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.090% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.060% fail on Leaks
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4.6% fail on
Components
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 2.6% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.93% fail on Front wheels
- 0.21% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.090% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.4% fail on
Hub components
(26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.30% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Wheel cylinder
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.84% fail on Condition
- 0.39% fail on Restricted movement
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0.15% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.12% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Pedal
- 0.060% fail on ABS (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(26% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Wipers (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Windscreen
- 0.21% fail on Bonnet
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth
- 2.4% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Valve stem
- 0.090% fail on Size/type
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Emissions
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0.39% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.18% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on System
- 0.090% fail on Cap
- 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.66% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.51% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Requirements
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0.54% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.63% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint
- 0.18% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Steering rack
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0.63% fail on
Steering system
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.36% fail on Body condition
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0.12% fail on
Doors
- 0.090% fail on Passengers other
- 0.030% fail on Drivers
- 0.030% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.030% fail on Body security
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0.030% fail on
Load security
- 0.030% fail on Bootlid
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0.42% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.42% fail on Registration plate
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0.090% fail on
Road Wheels
(78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Suzuki SX4 (2006 - 2014)
Reasonably spacious five-seater with a decent boot, strong and economical diesel, tidy handling in 4WD.