MOT reliability

Suzuki Gladius

Q: Is the Suzuki Gladius reliable?

Across 68 Suzuki Gladius vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Gladius in our data has covered around 27,767 miles.

68 vehicles · 781 completed MOT tests analysed

87%

MOT pass rate

Based on 68 Suzuki Gladius vehicles and 781 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Gladius has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,767 miles.

Vehicles

781

MOT tests

2,209

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Gladius problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Gladius MOT tests:

Other48%
Brakes21%
Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Body & structure10%
Lamps & electrical7%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance2%
Identification & plates2%

Suzuki Gladius pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	75%
3	66	91%
4	69	91%
5	76	86%
6	60	93%
7	64	88%
8	65	86%
9	60	85%
10	58	88%
11	48	94%
12	51	86%
13	45	84%
14	49	82%
15	36	78%
16	24	83%
17	6	83%

Fuel types: Petrol (68)

Most common Suzuki Gladius MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (29 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (18 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (12 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (8 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (7 times)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (7 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (6 times)

Suzuki Gladius pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2015	1	9	89%	33,158
2013	1	12	92%	82,670
2012	2	26	81%	16,360
2011	8	77	88%	17,863
2010	27	327	88%	28,980
2009	29	330	87%	28,132

Suzuki Gladius reliability FAQ

Across 68 Suzuki Gladius vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Gladius MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Suzuki Gladius in our data has covered around 27,767 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	75%
3	66	91%
4	69	91%
5	76	86%
6	60	93%
7	64	88%
8	65	86%
9	60	85%
10	58	88%
11	48	94%
12	51	86%
13	45	84%
14	49	82%
15	36	78%
16	24	83%
17	6	83%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	4	75%
3	66	91%
4	69	91%
5	76	86%
6	60	93%
7	64	88%
8	65	86%
9	60	85%
10	58	88%
11	48	94%
12	51	86%
13	45	84%
14	49	82%
15	36	78%
16	24	83%
17	6	83%