MOT failure data · 2025
Suzuki SX4 MOT problems
Across every Suzuki SX4 that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 7.95% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 26.78%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Suzuki SX4 MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 7.95% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 7.66% |
| 3 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.58% |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 6.55% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.99% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.76% |
| 7 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.31% |
| 8 | Stop lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.76% |
| 9 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 2.74% |
| 10 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 2.73% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Suzuki SX4, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Suzuki SX4 buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Suzuki SX4?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Suzuki SX4 MOT FAQs
What does a Suzuki SX4 most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Suzuki SX4 cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 7.95% of failure items.
Does this mean my Suzuki SX4 will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Suzuki SX4 that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Suzuki SX4 passed 76.56% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Suzuki SX4's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Suzuki SX4 MOT pass rate · used Suzuki SX4 buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.