Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
53.3% pass rate
from 2,421 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 13% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 13% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 13% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 10% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.083% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance (89% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (71% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (82% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.99% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.083% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.041% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.041% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.041% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.041% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.25% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.29% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.62% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (95% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.041% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.041% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.70% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts (66% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.083% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Tank
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.041% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Other passenger's door (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.083% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.083% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.083% fail on Other body component
      • 0.041% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.083% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.083% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.87% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.50% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Requirements
  • 0.62% fail on Steering (74% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Locking devices (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
        • 0.041% fail on Steering component
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
    • 0.041% fail on Power steering
      • 0.041% fail on Operation
  • 0.25% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
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