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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:

  • Other83%
  • Steering23%
  • Brakes4%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Emissions & nuisance1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Suzuki X5 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass 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:

  1. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (17 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (11 times)
  3. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (9 times)
  4. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
  5. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (8 times)
  6. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (7 times)
  7. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
  8. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
  9. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (6 times)
  11. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (6 times)
  12. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (5 times)
  13. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
  14. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
  15. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)

Suzuki X5 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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