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Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
63.3% pass rate
from 2,050 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 14% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 14% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 14% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.098% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.24% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.049% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 11% fail on Brakes (77% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Brake performance (88% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (34 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (19 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (20 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.39% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.049% fail on Lever
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Parking brake control (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.049% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.098% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.049% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.098% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type (53% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.24% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.63% fail on Transmission
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.59% fail on Joints
      • 0.049% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Pipe (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.098% fail on Bracket (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.78% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Exhaust emissions (62% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.098% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.049% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.049% fail on Operation
  • 0.24% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.098% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.098% fail on Attachment
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