MOT reliability
Suzuki Dl
2,127 vehicles · 15,129 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2,127 Suzuki Dl vehicles and 15,129 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Dl has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,633 miles.
2,127
Vehicles
15,129
MOT tests
2,342
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Dl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Dl MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Brakes26%
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Other16%
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Body & structure14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Suzuki Dl pass rate by age
How the Suzuki Dl's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 26 | 96% |
| 3 | 1,968 | 94% |
| 4 | 1,902 | 93% |
| 5 | 1,820 | 93% |
| 6 | 1,698 | 93% |
| 7 | 1,709 | 93% |
| 8 | 1,681 | 92% |
| 9 | 1,644 | 91% |
| 10 | 1,360 | 91% |
| 11 | 845 | 90% |
| 12 | 309 | 92% |
| 13 | 41 | 95% |
| 14 | 26 | 96% |
| 15 | 30 | 87% |
| 16 | 28 | 86% |
| 17 | 14 | 93% |
| 18 | 12 | 92% |
| 19 | 11 | 73% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2,127)
Most common Suzuki Dl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Dl MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (552 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (456 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (298 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (277 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (231 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (154 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (153 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (149 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (112 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (99 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (96 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (79 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (78 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (76 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (76 times)
Suzuki Dl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2018 | 7 | 34 | 97% | 14,441 |
| 2017 | 15 | 89 | 98% | 21,205 |
| 2016 | 569 | 3,659 | 93% | 21,464 |
| 2015 | 696 | 5,015 | 92% | 24,885 |
| 2014 | 737 | 5,539 | 93% | 24,294 |
| 2013 | 48 | 315 | 91% | 22,301 |
| 2012 | 8 | 38 | 92% | 13,941 |
| 2011 | 8 | 43 | 91% | 13,797 |
| 2010 | 3 | 37 | 89% | 29,099 |
| 2009 | 9 | 78 | 95% | 20,723 |
| 2008 | 9 | 105 | 86% | 30,673 |
| 2007 | 8 | 90 | 90% | 30,506 |
| 2006 | 6 | 62 | 92% | 28,535 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,854 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 42,863 |
| 1991 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 40,370 |
Suzuki Dl reliability FAQ
Across 2,127 Suzuki Dl vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Dl MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Dl in our data has covered around
23,633 miles.
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