SuzukiWagon R+ MOT results
In 2025, 55.9% of Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT tests were passed first time, worse than the 58.5% for cars of the same age. 12.2% had at least one dangerous defect (9.4% for cars the same age). The typical Suzuki Wagon R+ tested was 21 years old with 74,100 miles. Based on 6,319 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Suzuki Wagon R+ cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 55.9%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 58.5%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 7.6%passed after repair
- Failed
- 36.5%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 12.2%same age 9.4%
- Typical mileage
- 74,100at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 457 | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| 2006 | 495 | 60.2% | 56.8% |
| 2005 | 1,051 | 59.0% | 57.5% |
| 2004 | 1,279 | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| 2003 | 1,191 | 54.6% | 58.5% |
| 2002 | 899 | 50.8% | 59.4% |
| 2001 | 602 | 53.8% | 60.9% |
| 2000 | 265 | 48.7% | 62.2% |
| 1999 | 35 | 37.1% | 64.2% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-9 years | 5 | 60.0% | 79.1% | 37,000 |
| 10-14 years | 9 | 100.0% | 65.7% | 52,200 |
| 15-19 years | 1,335 | 60.1% | 57.6% | 72,100 |
| 20-29 years | 4,970 | 54.7% | 59.6% | 74,800 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Suzuki Wagon R+ tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 5.6% | 5.1% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 5.0% | 2.7% | 1.9× | 0.0% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility (wipers, glass, mirrors) | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.4× | 0.0% |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body and structure | 4.3% | 2.9% | 1.5× | 0.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.1× | 0.0% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.9× | 0.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.9× | 0.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions and leaks | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2× | 0.0% |
| Condition: has ply or cords exposed Tyres Dangerous | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.9× | 100.0% |
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.0× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 26.6% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 16.9% |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 16.0% |
| Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) | 14.2% |
| Coil spring: corroded | 13.5% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 12.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.3% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | 6.8% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread | 6.7% |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | 6.1% |