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Suzuki SX4 reliability by build year

Coverage 2006-20131 named generationHatchbackPETROL / DIESEL / HYBRID ELECTRIC
At a glance

Suzuki SX4 built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Suzuki SX4 models built around 2018 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

14% of MOT tests on Suzuki SX4 models built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 16% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Suzuki SX4 models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Suzuki SX4's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your SX4's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

SX4 Mk1

Mk1 (2006-2013)

Too close to call between ratings
DIESELPETROL

28.2% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 3,479 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

HYBRID ELECTRICDIESELPETROL
13,983 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Suzuki SX4.

See every build year for the Suzuki SX4

By age

Suzuki SX4 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Suzuki SX4 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
2,6897.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1,5649.0%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
1,44010.6%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,70112.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,31413.5%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,90315.8%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
4,10217.4%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
6,11520.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
7,01124.0%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,47928.2%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
2,80630.1%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,84331.1%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
2,61432.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
2,59433.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
3,14133.9%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
2,16434.8%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
49638.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 19 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Suzuki SX4 stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Suzuki models

1st of 7

Among the lowest fail rates of the 7 Suzuki models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against other hatchbacks

14th of 84

14th lowest fail rate of 84 hatchbacks with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

Close to the middle third

Against the UK average

13.5%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Suzuki SX4 models

These issues come from 7-year-old Suzuki SX4 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.7%
    Advisory: 1,196Fail: 185 (13% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.6%
    Advisory: 337Fail: 54 (14% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    8.1%
    Advisory: 359Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.1%
    Advisory: 307Fail: 40 (12% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    3.1%
    Advisory: 87Fail: 16 (16% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,314 MOT tests on 7-year-old Suzuki SX4 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Suzuki SX4 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres39%
  2. Other + Tyres14%
  3. Brakes + Other12%
  4. Lighting + Tyres11%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 758 MOT tests on Suzuki SX4 cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Suzuki SX4.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

8 recalls in all

5 of the 8 Suzuki SX4 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 5 recalls

Top concerns

  • Vehicle emission outputs may not be correct
  • Front airbags may not deploy correctly
  • Rear axle may fail

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks to compare

  1. 1

    Lexus CT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.1%
    Dangerous
    4.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    Lower fail rate: 10.5%, against 13.5% for the Suzuki SX4, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Mini

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.6%

    No clear edge over the Suzuki SX4 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    50,561 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    BMW i3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.8%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    86.5%

    No clear edge over the Suzuki SX4 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,249 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Prius

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.9%
    Dangerous
    3.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.4%

    Lower fail rate: 11.1%, against 13.5% for the Suzuki SX4, both built around 2018.

    5 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,367 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Suzuki SX4 across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. It has among the lowest fail rates of the 7 Suzuki models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,314 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Suzuki SX4 ever sold: 52,976 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,314 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.