MOT reliability

Suzuki Sfv

Q: Is the Suzuki Sfv reliable?

Across 580 Suzuki Sfv vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Suzuki Sfv in our data has covered around 23,032 miles.

580 vehicles · 4,475 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 580 Suzuki Sfv vehicles and 4,475 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sfv has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,032 miles.

580

Vehicles

4,475

MOT tests

2,175

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Suzuki Sfv problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sfv MOT tests:

Brakes28%
Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
Other16%
Body & structure14%
Lamps & electrical12%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Identification & plates1%

Suzuki Sfv pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	9	100%
3	515	90%
4	524	93%
5	493	89%
6	501	90%
7	488	90%
8	495	87%
9	466	89%
10	431	89%
11	272	87%
12	124	89%
13	56	84%
14	40	88%
15	34	91%
16	23	91%
17	3	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (580)

Most common Suzuki Sfv MOT faults

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (182 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (150 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (124 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (115 times)
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (80 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (55 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (47 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (47 times)
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (43 times)
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (42 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (42 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (41 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (38 times)
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (30 times)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (30 times)

Suzuki Sfv pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2016	55	393	90%	28,074
2015	276	2,095	89%	23,736
2014	143	1,164	89%	22,223
2013	40	297	89%	18,742
2012	10	51	94%	9,490
2011	12	84	89%	13,878
2010	17	145	94%	15,263
2009	27	246	87%	30,039

Suzuki Sfv reliability FAQ

Across 580 Suzuki Sfv vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sfv 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Suzuki Sfv in our data has covered around 23,032 miles.

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