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MOT reliability

Suzuki S

5 vehicles · 35 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Suzuki S vehicles and 35 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki S has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,716 miles.

5
Vehicles
35
MOT tests
1,072
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki S problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki S MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%

Suzuki S pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
91100%
101100%
11333%
121100%
13250%
141100%
151100%
171100%
182100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Suzuki S MOT faults

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

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  2. Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  4. Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (1 times)
  5. number plate light not working (1 times)
  6. front brakes slightly binding (1 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  10. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Suzuki S pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1997 1 13 77% 50,528
1989 1 9 100% 46,476
1985 1 6 100% 45,957
1980 1 2 100% 26,628
1977 1 5 100% 18,991

Suzuki S reliability FAQ

Across 5 Suzuki S vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki S MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Suzuki S in our data has covered around 37,716 miles.

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