MOT reliability

Suzuki Carr

Q: Is the Suzuki Carr reliable?

Across 46 Suzuki Carr vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Suzuki Carr?

The typical Suzuki Carr in our data has covered around 79,813 miles.

46 vehicles · 249 completed MOT tests analysed

69%

MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Suzuki Carr vehicles and 249 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Carr has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 79,813 miles.

Vehicles

249

MOT tests

9,023

Avg miles / year

1.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Carr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Carr MOT tests:

Other113%
Seatbelts & equipment8%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Brakes5%
Steering2%
Body & structure1%
Visibility1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Suzuki Carr pass rate by age

How the Suzuki Carr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	16	100%
4	23	78%
5	32	84%
6	48	60%
7	48	62%
8	34	53%
9	26	69%
10	9	78%
11	3	67%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
18	1	100%
19	2	100%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (46)

Most common Suzuki Carr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Carr MOT tests:

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (18 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (9 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (7 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (6 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (5 times)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (5 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b) (5 times)

Suzuki Carr pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	2	6	67%	16,476
2004	6	22	86%	50,619
2003	4	22	73%	63,810
2002	11	66	73%	96,745
2001	5	33	61%	68,249
2000	6	32	72%	81,499
1999	12	68	62%	98,753

Suzuki Carr reliability FAQ

Across 46 Suzuki Carr vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Carr MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1).

The typical Suzuki Carr in our data has covered around 79,813 miles.

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