2010 Suzuki SX4 · 6,375 MOT tests
2010 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2010 Suzuki SX4s fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 SX4 years (6,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 80,715
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,375
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.9% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension22.1%
- Brakes15.9%
- Lights and electrics13.4%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Body, chassis and structure3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.11%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.85%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 4.27%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.72%
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 (18.15%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.05%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.07%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2010 Suzuki SX4s fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 15 SX4 years (6,375 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.83% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.11% of tests), position lamp not working (4.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Suzuki SX4 shows 80,715 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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