2017 Suzuki Celerio — MOT failures & pass rate
34,201 MOT tests on the 2017 Suzuki Celerio are in this dataset, and 92.5% of them passed. That is 4.1 percentage points better than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 11.7%. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests against 2.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 2,276 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.1% in the 0-30k band and 24.3% in the 150k+ band, a 19.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.0% | 2,069 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 945 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.6% | 899 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.5% | 857 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 219 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 134 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 2,276 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 609 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 478 |
| 4 | Washers | 454 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 275 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 256 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.6% | 7,372 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.9% | 3,746 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.4% | 1,516 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,215 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 955 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 271 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 19,067 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 11,925 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 2,557 | 13.9% |
| 90-120k | 492 | 18.1% |
| 120-150k | 96 | 21.9% |
| 150k+ | 37 | 24.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,816 | 5.9% |
| 2022 | 6,833 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 6,864 | 7.2% |
| 2024 | 6,825 | 8.5% |
| 2025 | 6,863 | 9.3% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Celerio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (6.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (2.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2017 Suzuki Celerios pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 34,201 2017 Suzuki Celerio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Suzuki Celerio?
Visibility, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.8%).
Does the 2017 Celerio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 24.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 34,201 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.