MOT failure data · 2025
Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT problems
Across every Suzuki Wagon-R+ that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was rigid brake pipes excessively corroded, on 5.22% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 21.65%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 5.22% |
| 2 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 5.11% |
| 3 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 4.01% |
| 4 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.91% |
| 5 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.54% |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 3.29% |
| 7 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 2.97% |
| 8 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 2.94% |
| 9 | Condition has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 2.56% |
| 10 | Service brake imbalance across an axle | Brakes | 2.46% |
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 Wagon-R+, 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 Wagon-R+ buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Suzuki Wagon-R+?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT FAQs
What does a Suzuki Wagon-R+ most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Suzuki Wagon-R+ cars failing their 2025 MOT was "rigid brake pipes excessively corroded", appearing on 5.22% of failure items.
Does this mean my Suzuki Wagon-R+ will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Suzuki Wagon-R+ that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Suzuki Wagon-R+ passed 63.5% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Suzuki Wagon-R+'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 Wagon-R+ MOT pass rate · used Suzuki Wagon-R+ 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.