2013 Suzuki Kizashi — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 483 MOT tests, the 2013 Suzuki Kizashi recorded an 87.4% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (20.1% fail rate), the 2013 Kizashi comes out 7.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.0%) and suspension (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, shock absorbers and tread depth — position lamp alone was recorded 16 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 12.7% versus 8.3%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 17.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 29 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.8% | 23 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.3% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 5 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 16 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 15 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 9 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 7 |
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 | 23.4% | 113 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.3% | 103 |
| 3 | Suspension | 17.8% | 86 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.2% | 35 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.0% | 34 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.1% | 20 |
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 | 48 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 192 | 13.0% |
| 60-90k | 161 | 13.0% |
| 90-120k | 63 | 12.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 101 | 12.9% |
| 2023 | 96 | 14.6% |
| 2024 | 95 | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 98 | 17.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Kizashi
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (3.9% 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 2013 Suzuki Kizashis pass their MOT?
87.4% of the 483 2013 Suzuki Kizashi MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Suzuki Kizashi?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.0% of tests, followed by suspension (4.8%).
Does the 2013 Kizashi get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 12.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 483 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.