2019 Suzuki Celerio — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 8,808 MOT tests, the 2019 Suzuki Celerio recorded a 94.7% pass rate. Against city cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2019 Celerio comes out 3.4pp better. Failures cluster in visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: visibility, recorded in 5.5% of tests against 1.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 563 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 23.1% versus 3.8%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 3.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 6.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.5% | 486 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 167 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.8% | 158 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 141 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 28 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 18 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 563 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 106 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 94 |
| 4 | Washers | 82 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 42 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 33 |
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 | 13.7% | 1,202 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.2% | 546 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.5% | 306 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 281 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 81 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 44 |
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 | 6,824 | 3.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,737 | 10.0% |
| 60-90k | 197 | 11.7% |
| 90-120k | 39 | 23.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 66 | 3.0% |
| 2022 | 2,194 | 3.5% |
| 2023 | 2,210 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 2,153 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 2,185 | 6.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Celerio
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 5.5% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (1.8% 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.
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 2019 Suzuki Celerios pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 8,808 2019 Suzuki Celerio MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Suzuki Celerio?
Visibility, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.9%).
Does the 2019 Celerio get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.8% in the 0-30k band to 23.1% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,808 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.