Suzuki SX4
Registered from 2006 to 2024.
About this model
The Suzuki SX4 is a subcompact car and crossover produced by Japanese automaker Suzuki since 2006. A successor of the Aerio tall hatchback and sedan, the first-generation model was available as a hatchback and sedan, with the former available in both front- and four-wheel drive. In Europe, it was sold alongside a rebadged version called the Fiat Sedici.
From the Wikipedia article Suzuki SX4, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2014 1.6 petrol. 913 of 6,136 tests failed, 15%.
Better than 63% of 2014 cars. The typical one fails 17%, across 870 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41% | 370 |
| Brakes | 33% | 305 |
| Tyres and wheels | 31% | 279 |
| Lights and electrics | 17% | 158 |
| Visibility | 11% | 96 |
| Body and structure | 4% | 37 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 41% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
- Tyres and wheels — 31% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Lights and electrics — 17% of its failures
- Visibility — 11% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 23% of its inspections, about what an ordinary car of the same age does.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 7% | 131 | |
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 11% | 977 | |
| 40–60k miles | 12% | 15% | 1,969 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 19% | 1,732 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 21% | 895 | |
| 100–120k miles | 20% | 23% | 302 | |
| 120–140k miles | 29% | 23% | 90 | |
| 140–160k miles | 23% | 23% | 31 |
6,127 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.4 petrol · 132 hp · 1297 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 110 hp · 1190 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 1165 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 121 hp · 1189 kg · 2542 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1204 kg · 2599 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1215 kg · 2593 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1229 kg · 2554 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1240 kg · 2543 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 petrol · 118 hp · 1254 kg · 2503 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 petrol · 117 hp · 1251 kg · 2464 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 petrol · 1257 kg · 2466 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0218/17
The ambient temperature sensor may malfunction. If this occurs, the engine controller will not detect sensor failure and consequently the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) will not illuminate. These systems monitor the vehicle’s exhaust and pollution control devices to ensure that they are operating properly. The product does not comply with the OBD (On-board diagnostics) regulation.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02341/24
Due to a defective Evaporative Emission Control System (EVAP) cannister, fuel vapor can escape from the vehicle and contaminate the environment. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0724/16
The seams of the front, seat-back covers may have been sewn incorrectly in the area of the side airbag. As a consequence, the seams are too close together and sewn too tightly so that, in the event of an accident, it is possible that the side airbag will not be deployed correctly.
Recall of the product from end users