MOT reliability
Suzuki Smx
4 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Suzuki Smx vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki Smx has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,207 miles.
4
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
2,172
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki Smx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki Smx MOT tests:
-
Other87%
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Steering22%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Body & structure4%
Suzuki Smx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Suzuki Smx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki Smx MOT tests:
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Rear disc has movement on fixing bolts (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- slight damage to rear number plate (1 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) (1 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Suzuki Smx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 21 | 71% | 12,687 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,768 |
Suzuki Smx reliability FAQ
Across 4 Suzuki Smx vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki Smx MOT issues are:
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b); Rear disc has movement on fixing bolts.
The typical Suzuki Smx in our data has covered around
14,207 miles.
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