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

Updated 05 September 2026.

13.6%fail rate

Suzuki R MOT failure rate

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

What it fails on, and why

Tyres22.2% of failures

Tyres fail for tread below the 1.6mm legal limit across the central three-quarters, uneven or exposed-cord wear, or sidewall damage. The tester inspects all four; a single illegal tyre is a fail.

Other11.1% of failures

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

Suspension11.1% of failures

Suspension failures usually mean a worn or snapped coil spring, a leaking shock absorber, or play in a lower arm ball joint or bush. The tester checks for corrosion, fractures and excessive movement. A broken front spring is one of the most common failures on higher-mileage cars and is a straightforward replacement.

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 R?

It fails 13.6% of its MOT tests across the DVSA record, from 66 tests.

What do these cars fail their MOT on most?

The most common failure area is tyres, at 22.2% of this model's failures.