Suzuki SX4 S-Cross years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

4,421 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2021–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Both Suzuki SX4 S-Cross years have MOT pass rates above the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use yearNone
Above the average for their first-use year2021–2022
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

91.9%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 91.0% to 92.6%.

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, all years91.9%
Same-age average, all vehicles88.0%

In 2025, 91.9% of the 4,421 initial MOT tests on Suzuki SX4 S-Cross cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.0%. That is 3.9 points above the same-age average.

In our tables of the highest MOT pass rates by age: joint 14th of 160 cars first used in 2022.

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Suzuki SX4 S-Cross MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3		2,70121,200	93.1%±1.1	+4.6 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4		1,72027,600	89.9%±1.6	+2.7 ptsall: 87.2%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

93.5% of Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 89.0% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.8% and 85.3%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	3,004	93.5%±1.0	+2.6 ptsall: 90.8%
30,000–59,999	1,318	89.0%±1.9	+3.7 ptsall: 85.3%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, SX4 S-Cross tests were above average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. Every test had a usable odometer reading. How we count

Common SX4 S-Cross problems at the MOT

Share of the 359 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Windscreen, wipers, mirrors38.4%
Lights and electrics30.9%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

The defects recorded most often at the 359 failed initial tests on Suzuki SX4 S-Cross cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	31.2%112 tests	16.3%
Headlamp aim too highLights and electrics	22.6%81 tests	6.6%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	13.9%50 tests	10.1%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the SX4 S-Cross's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing an SX4 S-Cross

Based on the areas where Suzuki SX4 S-Cross MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 38.4% of failed SX4 S-Cross tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers and check the blades clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Lights and electrics
In 30.9% of failed SX4 S-Cross tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Suzuki SX4 S-Cross years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, no model year is clearly below average. Above average: 2021–2022. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 91.9% of initial MOT tests on Suzuki SX4 S-Cross cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.0%. That is 3.9 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Suzuki SX4 S-Cross problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 38.4% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 30.9% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Suzuki SX4 S-Cross?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Suzuki SX4 S-Cross cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 21,200 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific SX4 S-Cross's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Suzuki models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Suzuki SX4 S-Cross cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count