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Suzuki T common MOT failures and failure rate

What a Suzuki T fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 182 MOT tests in DVSA data.

About 8.2% of MOT tests recorded on the Suzuki T in DVSA data end in a failure. The same handful of items account for most of them.

Its most common failure is brakes, which makes up 6.7% of the Suzuki T's failures, followed by brakes, steering. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.

What it fails on, and why

Brakes6.7% 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.

Steering6.7% of failures

Steering faults are typically worn track-rod ends or ball joints, play in the rack, or a split gaiter letting grease out and dirt in. Excessive free play at the wheel fails.

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. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Suzuki Swift MOT failures23.4% failure rateSuzuki Alto MOT failures25.8% failure rateSuzuki Grand Vitara MOT failures23.8% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain