MOT reliability
Suzuki Slingshot
38 vehicles · 191 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Suzuki Slingshot vehicles and 191 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Slingshot has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,034 miles.
38
Vehicles
191
MOT tests
1,600
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Slingshot problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Slingshot MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Steering14%
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Body & structure11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Identification & plates1%
Suzuki Slingshot pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 15 | 93% |
| 4 | 27 | 81% |
| 5 | 16 | 88% |
| 6 | 17 | 82% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 17 | 65% |
| 9 | 13 | 69% |
| 10 | 7 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 83% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38)
Most common Suzuki Slingshot MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Slingshot MOT tests:
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
Suzuki Slingshot pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 48 | 77% | 12,843 |
| 2012 | 12 | 83 | 86% | 13,782 |
| 2000 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 31,712 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 53,299 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 20,882 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,753 |
| 1991 | 3 | 21 | 71% | 47,280 |
| 1990 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 2,802 |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 36,035 |
| 1988 | 3 | 7 | 57% | 31,837 |
Suzuki Slingshot reliability FAQ
Across 38 Suzuki Slingshot vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Slingshot MOT issues are:
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Suzuki Slingshot in our data has covered around
21,034 miles.
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