2018 Suzuki SX4 · 9,035 MOT tests
2018 Suzuki SX4 reliability
2018 Suzuki SX4s fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 SX4 years (9,035 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- 12.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki SX4s: 28.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,756
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,035
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (30% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki SX4
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.18%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.14%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.58%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.45%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.63%)
Other years
Every Suzuki SX4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Suzuki SX4 reliable?
2018 Suzuki SX4s fail 12.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 SX4 years (9,035 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Suzuki SX4 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.72% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Suzuki SX4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Suzuki SX4 shows 30,756 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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