2012 Suzuki SX4 · 5,816 MOT tests
2012 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2012 Suzuki SX4s fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 SX4 years (5,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 67,113
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,816
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 23.2% of tests fail here (126% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 17% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.2%
- Brakes14%
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 11.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.48%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.78%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 3.75%
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 3.56%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.94%
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 (15.35%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.49%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.75%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2012 Suzuki SX4s fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 SX4 years (5,816 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (11.88% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Suzuki SX4 shows 67,113 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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