2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ · 3,048 MOT tests
2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliability
2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (3,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Wagon-R+s: 44.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 73,994
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,048
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 37% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 21.1% of tests fail here (80% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+
Fail rate by area
- Brakes21.1%
- Lights and electrics20.4%
- Suspension16.1%
- Tyres8.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.46%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 5.68%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Stop lamp not working 4.92%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.79%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.53%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.59%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (16.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (15.52%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.03%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.7%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.5%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Wagon-R+ year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ reliable?
2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+s fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Wagon-R+ years (3,048 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.46% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (5.68% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Suzuki Wagon-R+ shows 73,994 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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