2009 Suzuki SX4 · 6,387 MOT tests
2009 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2009 Suzuki SX4s fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 SX4 years (6,387 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 46.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 84,390
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,387
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.8% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension24.4%
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Brakes15.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.7%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 8.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 6.83%
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 4.93%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.23%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.61%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.1%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (14.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.08%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.19%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2009 Suzuki SX4s fail 46.3% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 SX4 years (6,387 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.38% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (8.02% of tests), position lamp not working (6.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Suzuki SX4 shows 84,390 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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