2016 Suzuki SX4 · 10,424 MOT tests
2016 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2016 Suzuki SX4s fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 SX4 years (10,424 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 16.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 48,076
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,424
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.7% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.6%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Suspension1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.92%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.35%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.53%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.84%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.27%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.86%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2016 Suzuki SX4s fail 16.5% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 15 SX4 years (10,424 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.92% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.35% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Suzuki SX4 shows 48,076 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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