MOT reliability
Suzuki X5
110 vehicles · 660 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 110 Suzuki X5 vehicles and 660 completed MOT tests, the Suzuki X5 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,570 miles.
110
Vehicles
660
MOT tests
279
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Suzuki X5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Suzuki X5 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering23%
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Brakes4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Suzuki X5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (110)
Most common Suzuki X5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Suzuki X5 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (17 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (9 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (8 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (7 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (6 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
Suzuki X5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,797 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 31,322 |
| 1982 | 12 | 78 | 96% | 25,200 |
| 1981 | 30 | 161 | 88% | 42,853 |
| 1980 | 36 | 246 | 89% | 21,811 |
| 1979 | 29 | 168 | 85% | 21,473 |
| 1968 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7,870 |
Suzuki X5 reliability FAQ
Across 110 Suzuki X5 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Suzuki X5 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Suzuki X5 in our data has covered around
27,570 miles.
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