MOT reliability
Suzuki Love
46 vehicles · 208 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 46 Suzuki Love vehicles and 208 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Love has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,530 miles.
46
Vehicles
208
MOT tests
389
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Love problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Love MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering16%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes4%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility1%
Suzuki Love pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (46)
Most common Suzuki Love MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Love MOT tests:
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (18 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (5 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (4 times)
- Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4) (3 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (3 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
Suzuki Love pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,212 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 6,100 |
| 1986 | 4 | 18 | 83% | 8,055 |
| 1985 | 11 | 45 | 73% | 8,164 |
| 1984 | 20 | 93 | 75% | 5,713 |
| 1983 | 8 | 49 | 80% | 5,463 |
Suzuki Love reliability FAQ
Across 46 Suzuki Love vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Love MOT issues are:
Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Suzuki Love in our data has covered around
6,530 miles.
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