2013 Suzuki SX4 · 9,893 MOT tests
2013 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2013 Suzuki SX4s fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 SX4 years (9,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 32.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 63,511
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,893
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 15.4% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.4%
- Brakes9.4%
- Lights and electrics7.8%
- Tyres6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.49%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.09%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.08%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.91%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.25%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.74%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2013 Suzuki SX4s fail 32.4% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 SX4 years (9,893 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.56% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.49% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Suzuki SX4 shows 63,511 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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