At a Glance
The Suzuki Sx4 has 23 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk1 (2006-2014) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 421K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Suzuki Sx4 common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Suzuki Sx4 generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Suzuki Sx4 MOT Failures
Every reason Suzuki Sx4 vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 12.68% |
| 2 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 9.38% |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 7.77% |
| 4 | Brake performance below minimum | 7.19% |
| 5 | Tyre condition | 6.85% |
| 6 | Brake pads or linings worn | 5.52% |
| 7 | Stop lamp not working | 5.19% |
| 8 | Number plate lamp not working | 4.26% |
| 9 | Windscreen washer not working | 3.77% |
| 10 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 3.59% |
| 11 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.09% |
| 12 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 2.52% |
| 13 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 2.23% |
| 14 | Exhaust system fault | 2.06% |
| 15 | Brake disc or drum worn | 1.75% |
| 16 | Front lamp not working | 1.62% |
| 17 | Driveshaft fault | 1.36% |
| 18 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 1.32% |
| 19 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.25% |
| 20 | Headlamp fault | 1.25% |
| 21 | Position lamp not working | 1.07% |
| 22 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 1.05% |
| 23 | Indicator fault | 1.03% |
| 24 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.83% |
| 25 | Airbag warning light on | 0.77% |
| 26 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.67% |
| 27 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.55% |
| 28 | Parking brake condition | 0.52% |
| 29 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | 0.50% |
| 30 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.48% |
| 31 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.46% |
| 32 | Front suspension joint worn | 0.45% |
| 33 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.40% |
| 34 | Seat belt condition | 0.34% |
| 35 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.34% |
| 36 | Headlamp aim defect | 0.33% |
| 37 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.33% |
| 38 | Track rod end worn | 0.32% |
| 39 | Horn not working | 0.24% |
| 40 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.24% |
| 41 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.20% |
| 42 | Rear lamp not working | 0.19% |
| 43 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.19% |
| 44 | ABS fault | 0.18% |
| 45 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.18% |
| 46 | Fog lamp not working | 0.17% |
| 47 | Brake lever fault | 0.16% |
| 48 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.15% |
| 49 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.15% |
| 50 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.14% |
| 51 | Brake pedal fault | 0.14% |
| 52 | Steering rack fault | 0.14% |
| 53 | Engine oil leak | 0.13% |
| 54 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.12% |
| 55 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.12% |
| 56 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.12% |
| 57 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 58 | Front suspension fault | 0.11% |
| 59 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.11% |
| 60 | Propshaft fault | 0.09% |
| 61 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.09% |
| 62 | Brake caliper fault | 0.08% |
| 63 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.07% |
| 64 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.07% |
| 65 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 66 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.06% |
| 67 | Headlamp washer not working | 0.05% |
| 68 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.05% |
| 69 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.05% |
| 70 | Rear suspension fault | 0.05% |
| 71 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.04% |
| 72 | Chassis condition | 0.04% |
| 73 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.04% |
| 74 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.04% |
| 75 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 76 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.03% |
| 77 | Driver seat fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.03% |
| 79 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Exhaust leak | 0.03% |
| 81 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.03% |
| 82 | Towbar fault | 0.03% |
| 83 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 84 | Driver airbag fault | 0.02% |
| 85 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake fluid leak | 0.02% |
| 88 | Front fog lamp not working | 0.02% |
| 89 | Drag link end worn | 0.02% |
| 90 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 92 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.02% |
| 93 | Undertray damaged or missing | 0.02% |
| 94 | Transmission oil leak | 0.02% |
| 95 | Brake master cylinder fault | 0.01% |
| 96 | Steering arm worn | 0.01% |
| 97 | Passenger seat fault | 0.01% |
| 98 | Mirror or camera fault | 0.01% |
| 99 | Front passenger door fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 102 | Driver door fault | <0.01% |
| 103 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 104 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | <0.01% |
| 105 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 106 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 108 | Electrical switch fault | <0.01% |
| 109 | Steering free play excessive | <0.01% |
| 110 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 111 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 113 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 114 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 115 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 116 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 118 | Handbrake cable fault | <0.01% |
| 119 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 120 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 121 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 124 | Steering operation fault | <0.01% |
| 125 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 127 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 128 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 129 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 130 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 131 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 134 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 136 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 137 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 138 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 139 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 140 | Speedometer fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 142 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 143 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 145 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 147 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Power steering pump fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Spring mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 153 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 154 | Subframe mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
Showing all 155 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Suzuki Sx4 MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Suzuki Sx4, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Suzuki Sx4 problems?
Based on analysis of 421K Suzuki Sx4 MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 23 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Coil spring broken or corroded". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Suzuki Sx4 generation has the most problems?
The Suzuki Sx4 Mk1 (2006-2014) (2006–2014) has the highest number of identified common problems (28). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Suzuki Sx4?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Suzuki Sx4 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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