MOT failure rate and common problems for the Suzuki Eiger, and how to check your own car by registration.

Updated 05 September 2026.

11.8%fail rate

Suzuki Eiger MOT failure rate

What a Suzuki Eiger fails its MOT on, and the part that fixes each.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes50.0% of failures

Brake failures cover worn pads and discs, an imbalance between wheels, corroded or scored discs, or a binding caliper. Braking efficiency is measured on a rolling road, so a spongy or pulling brake shows up as a low reading.

Lamps & electrical33.3% of failures

Lighting is the single most common MOT failure and the cheapest to put right. A blown headlight, brake-light or number-plate bulb, a cracked lens, or a headlamp beam that points too high or low will all fail. Most are a two-minute bulb swap.

Other33.3% of failures

This covers a range of smaller items, from a non-working horn to a warning light left on.

Registration plate16.7% of failures

A missing, damaged, dirty or incorrectly-spaced number plate, or one using the wrong font, will fail. A replacement plate is inexpensive.

Visibility/wipers16.7% of failures

Visibility failures include torn or smearing wiper blades, a washer jet that does not reach the screen, and chips or cracks in the driver's swept area. Blades and washer fluid are quick, cheap fixes.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

All Suzuki models MOT failure rates comparedRanked worst to best Suzuki Swift MOT failures23.4% failure rate Suzuki Alto MOT failures25.8% failure rate Ford Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Questions and answers

What is the MOT failure rate of the Suzuki Eiger?

It fails 11.8% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 51 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is brakes, at 50.0% of this model's failures.