2022 Suzuki SX4 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,864 MOT tests, the 2022 Suzuki SX4 recorded a 96.4% pass rate. Against small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), the 2022 SX4 comes out 3.0pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (2.1%) and visibility (2.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 74 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 2.1% | 60 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 57 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.6% | 47 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.5% | 14 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.4% | 13 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 2 | Wipers | 48 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 40 |
| 4 | Washers | 22 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 14 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 10 |
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 | 13.1% | 374 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.9% | 170 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.0% | 142 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.0% | 87 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 76 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 8 |
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 | 2,150 | 2.7% |
| 30-60k | 675 | 6.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 67 | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 2,790 | 3.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 SX4
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 2.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 (1.6% 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 2022 Suzuki SX4s pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 2,864 2022 Suzuki SX4 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Suzuki SX4?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 2.1% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2022 SX4 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.7% in the 0-30k band to 6.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,864 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.