MOT reliability
Suzuki Ae
8 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Suzuki Ae vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Ae has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,218 miles.
8
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
428
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Ae problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Ae MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Suzuki Ae pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Suzuki Ae MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Ae MOT tests:
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear SUSPENSION soft rear (2 times)
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- machine has been fitted with non standard forks,front brake and wheel.steering stop is poor but working (2 times)
- slight contact of forks on plastics causing slightly stiff steering (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Centre Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front tyre sidewall slightly perrished (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)
Suzuki Ae pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 3,440 |
| 1997 | 3 | 11 | 73% | 5,124 |
| 1996 | 3 | 30 | 73% | 6,456 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 | 100% | 27,568 |
Suzuki Ae reliability FAQ
Across 8 Suzuki Ae vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Ae MOT issues are:
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a); Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)); Rear SUSPENSION soft rear.
The typical Suzuki Ae in our data has covered around
8,218 miles.
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