2006 Suzuki SX4 · 3,276 MOT tests
2006 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2006 Suzuki SX4s fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 SX4 years (3,276 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 50.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 95,316
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,276
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15.6% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension25.5%
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Brakes16.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks15.6%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 9.49%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Coil spring fractured or broken 9.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.6%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 5.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.11%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.91%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.08%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2006 Suzuki SX4s fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 15 SX4 years (3,276 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (9.49% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (9.34% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Suzuki SX4 shows 95,316 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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