At a Glance
The Suzuki Wagon R+ has 29 identified common problems across 2 generations, with the Mk2 (2000-2008) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 447K MOT tests from DVSA data.
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Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 Wagon R+ generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT Failures
Every reason Suzuki Wagon R+ 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 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 9.61% |
| 2 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.49% |
| 3 | Number plate lamp not working | 7.42% |
| 4 | Tyre condition | 6.95% |
| 5 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 6.04% |
| 6 | Stop lamp not working | 5.07% |
| 7 | Brake performance below minimum | 4.88% |
| 8 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 4.65% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 3.84% |
| 10 | Track rod end worn | 2.90% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 2.89% |
| 12 | Driveshaft fault | 2.52% |
| 13 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 2.50% |
| 14 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.32% |
| 15 | Windscreen washer not working | 2.22% |
| 16 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.22% |
| 17 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 2.01% |
| 18 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 1.75% |
| 19 | Position lamp not working | 1.44% |
| 20 | Headlamp aim defect | 1.40% |
| 21 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 1.05% |
| 22 | Rear suspension fault | 1.04% |
| 23 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.03% |
| 24 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.99% |
| 25 | Parking brake condition | 0.97% |
| 26 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.92% |
| 27 | Rear lamp not working | 0.81% |
| 28 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.75% |
| 29 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.74% |
| 30 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.72% |
| 31 | Chassis condition | 0.67% |
| 32 | Indicator fault | 0.60% |
| 33 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 0.57% |
| 34 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.57% |
| 35 | Seat belt condition | 0.55% |
| 36 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.53% |
| 37 | Headlamp fault | 0.46% |
| 38 | Horn not working | 0.46% |
| 39 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 0.39% |
| 40 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.37% |
| 41 | Fog lamp not working | 0.30% |
| 42 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.26% |
| 43 | Steering rack fault | 0.25% |
| 44 | Front suspension fault | 0.23% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.21% |
| 46 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.17% |
| 47 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.17% |
| 48 | Airbag warning light on | 0.17% |
| 49 | Brake fluid leak | 0.15% |
| 50 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.15% |
| 51 | Steering arm worn | 0.14% |
| 52 | Steering free play excessive | 0.14% |
| 53 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.13% |
| 54 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.13% |
| 55 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.12% |
| 56 | ABS fault | 0.12% |
| 57 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 58 | Brake lever fault | 0.09% |
| 59 | Brake pedal fault | 0.08% |
| 60 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.08% |
| 61 | Drag link end worn | 0.07% |
| 62 | Engine oil leak | 0.07% |
| 63 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.07% |
| 64 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.07% |
| 65 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.05% |
| 66 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.05% |
| 67 | Steering lock fault | 0.04% |
| 68 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 69 | Electrical switch fault | 0.04% |
| 70 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.04% |
| 71 | Front passenger door fault | 0.03% |
| 72 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 73 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 74 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.03% |
| 75 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.03% |
| 76 | Driver door fault | 0.03% |
| 77 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.03% |
| 78 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.03% |
| 79 | Body security fault | 0.03% |
| 80 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 81 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.03% |
| 82 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.03% |
| 83 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 84 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | 0.02% |
| 85 | Brake caliper fault | 0.02% |
| 86 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 87 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 88 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.02% |
| 89 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.02% |
| 90 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Speedometer fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Steering operation fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | 0.02% |
| 96 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 97 | Radius arm worn or corroded | 0.01% |
| 98 | Bonded suspension condition | 0.01% |
| 99 | Dip switch fault | 0.01% |
| 100 | Driver airbag fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.01% |
| 103 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 104 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | 0.01% |
| 105 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 106 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 107 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 108 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 109 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 110 | Suspension linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 111 | Electronic stability control fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 113 | Subframe corrosion or damage | <0.01% |
| 114 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 115 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 116 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 117 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 118 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 119 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 120 | Driver seat fault | <0.01% |
| 121 | Steering coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 122 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 125 | Exhaust leak | <0.01% |
| 126 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 129 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 131 | Suspension unit fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 133 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 134 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 135 | CV joint worn | <0.01% |
| 136 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 137 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 138 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 139 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 140 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 141 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 142 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 143 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 146 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 147 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 150 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 152 | Reversing lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 153 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 155 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 157 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 159 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 160 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 161 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 164 | Spare wheel fault | <0.01% |
| 165 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 168 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 169 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 171 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 172 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
Showing all 173 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Suzuki Wagon R+, 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 Wagon R+ problems?
Based on analysis of 447K Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 29 identified common problems across 2 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Suzuki Wagon R+ generation has the most problems?
The Suzuki Wagon R+ Mk2 (2000-2008) (2000–2008) has the highest number of identified common problems (34). 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 Wagon R+?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Suzuki Wagon R+ owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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