2011 Suzuki SX4 · 6,820 MOT tests
2011 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2011 Suzuki SX4s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 SX4 years (6,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 41.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,366
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,820
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.9% of tests fail here (109% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.2%
- Brakes15.9%
- Lights and electrics12.1%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.43%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 3.84%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.67%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.2%
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 (18.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.9%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.42%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2011 Suzuki SX4s fail 41.8% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 15 SX4 years (6,820 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.84% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.79% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Suzuki SX4 shows 75,366 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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