Suzuki SX4 MOT Results

Registered in 2013

70.5% pass rate

from 3,432 tests in 2021

(11% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Suzuki SX4 is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 11% fail on Springs (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 11% fail on Coil springs (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 11% fail on Coil spring (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.029% fail on Mounting
- 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.7% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.029% fail on Linkage
  - 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.058% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
6.8% fail on Brakes (32% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (60% worse than other 2013 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Rbt (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
      - 0.029% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.029% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.96% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.058% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.26% fail on Rbt
      - 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.76% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.32% fail on Lever
- 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.26% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.029% fail on Pedal
- 0.058% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.058% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.029% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
5.1% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 0.029% fail on Size/type
5.0% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
- 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.058% fail on Windscreen
- 0.029% fail on Bonnet
- 0.029% fail on View to rear
  - 0.029% fail on Mirrors
4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.058% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.67% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.67% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.32% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.26% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.087% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.087% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.029% fail on All position lamps
- 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps
0.70% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Transmission (47% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Joints
  - 0.029% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.029% fail on Joints
- 0.087% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Bumpers
- 0.058% fail on Body
  - 0.029% fail on Panel
  - 0.029% fail on Other body component
- 0.029% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.029% fail on Pipe
- 0.029% fail on Seats
  - 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
0.58% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.44% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  - 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (89% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.087% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    - 0.058% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.029% fail on Other leaks
0.50% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.087% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.087% fail on Condition
0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.20% fail on Registration plates
0.17% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2013 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.029% fail on Steering rack
- 0.029% fail on Steering play
  - 0.029% fail on Steering rack
0.058% fail on Road Wheels (81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Attachment