MOT reliability
Suzuki Sidekick
4 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki Sidekick vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Sidekick has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,442 miles.
4
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
6,295
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Sidekick problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Sidekick MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Emissions & nuisance17%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes3%
Suzuki Sidekick pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Suzuki Sidekick MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Sidekick MOT tests:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (1 times)
- Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (1 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) (1 times)
Suzuki Sidekick pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 98,548 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 119,097 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 156,749 |
| 1992 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 51,377 |
Suzuki Sidekick reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki Sidekick vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Sidekick MOT issues are:
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3); Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Suzuki Sidekick in our data has covered around
106,442 miles.
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