How reliable is the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross compared with other cars?

We do not publish a comparison for the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 91.5% across 4,510 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.

What is the most common MOT failure on a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross?

The item recorded most often is "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen", which appears in 35.5% of failed Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.

What do testers most often warn about on a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross?

The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 18.6% of all Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.

What mileage does a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross usually have at its MOT?

The average odometer reading recorded at test is 26,753 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

Model reliability file

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross MOT pass rate & common failures

From 4,510 recorded MOT tests of the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, published by DVSA.

Data updated 29 July 2026

Quick answer

Across 4,510 MOT tests, 91.5% of Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests ended in a pass. This figure is not adjusted for age or mileage, so it is not a reliability ranking: the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross fleet does not yet cover a wide enough spread of ages and distances to compare it fairly against other models. Its most commonly recorded failure is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which appears in 35.5% of failed tests. Cars of this model average 26,753 miles on the odometer when tested.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

91.5%unadjusted, not comparable4,510 tests

We are not publishing a ranking for the SX4 S-Cross. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare it fairly, and an unadjusted pass rate mostly sorts models by how recently they were bought rather than how well they were built. The failure and advisory patterns below come from the same 4,510 tests and are worth reading on their own terms.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several items, so these do not sum to 100%.

1.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen35.5%
77 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements33.6%
73 occurrencesTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
3.A tyre seriously damaged16.1%
35 occurrencesTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
4.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage9.2%
20 occurrencesShock absorber defective explained
5.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm6.5%
14 occurrencesBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained
6.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen3.7%
8 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained
7.A tyre cords visible or damaged3.2%
7 occurrencesTyre ply or cord exposed, or the casing separating explained
8.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake2.8%
6 occurrencesBrake binding or imbalanced across an axle explained
9.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements2.8%
6 occurrencesHeadlamp aim incorrect explained
10.Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen2.8%
6 occurrencesWiper or washer not working properly explained

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests carrying each advisory. The denominator differs from the failure list above because an advisory can be issued on a car that passed.

1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements18.6%
837 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
2.A tyre seriously damaged5.1%
228 testsTyre damaged or deteriorated explained
3.A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm3.2%
146 testsBrake drum or shoe worn or contaminated explained
4.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured3.1%
139 testsBrake disc worn, pitted or scored explained
5.Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%
124 tests
6.A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage2.6%
118 testsShock absorber defective explained
7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.6%
115 testsTyre worn close to the legal limit explained
8.Nail in tyre2.3%
102 tests

What gets tested

The SX4 S-Cross fleet

Average mileage recorded at test: 26,753
Fuel mix of tested cars: Hybrid99.7%

Trim names grouped into this model (8)

Recorded exactly as DVSA holds them. Trim-level names are rolled up so one model is not split across a dozen thin pages.

SX4 S-CROSS MOTION B-JET MHEV
SX4 S-CROSS MOTION BJET MHEV A
SX4 S-CROSS SZ-T B-JET MHEV
SX4 S-CROSS SZ-T B-JET MHEV A
SX4 S-CROSS SZ4 B-JET MHEV
SX4 S-CROSS SZ5 B-JET MHEV
SX4 S-CROSS ULTRA B-JET MHEV
SX4 S-CROSS ULTRA BJT MHEV 4X4

Check a specific Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

A model average tells you the pattern. Its own MOT record tells you the car.

Compare within the range

Other Suzuki models

Suzuki Swift — 70.4% adjusted
Suzuki Vitara — 76.2% adjusted
Suzuki Alto — 58.8% adjusted
Suzuki SX4 — 70.7% adjusted
Suzuki Ignis — 73.5% adjusted
Suzuki Celerio — 82.9% unadjusted
All Suzuki models

Common questions

How reliable is the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross compared with other cars?: We do not publish a comparison for the Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, because the cars of this model that have been tested do not cover a wide enough range of ages and mileages. Its raw pass rate is 91.5% across 4,510 tests, but comparing a raw rate between models mostly ranks them by how new they are rather than how good they are. The failure and advisory patterns further down the page are still drawn from real tests and are worth reading.
What is the most common MOT failure on a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross?: The item recorded most often is "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen", which appears in 35.5% of failed Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests. Because one failed test can list several items, these shares do not add up to 100%.
What do testers most often warn about on a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross?: The most common advisory is "Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements", noted on 18.6% of all Suzuki SX4 S-Cross tests. An advisory is not a failure: it flags something that will likely need attention before the next test.
What mileage does a Suzuki SX4 S-Cross usually have at its MOT?: The average odometer reading recorded at test is 26,753 miles. This is the mileage across all tested examples of every age, not an annual figure, so treat it as a description of the fleet rather than a target for one car.

How this was worked out

Method and limits

Figures come from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing dataset, published under the Open Government Licence. Only class 4 initial tests are counted: retests are excluded so a car appears once, and abandoned tests are excluded entirely. No adjusted rate is shown because this model's tested examples do not cover enough of the national age and mileage range for standardisation to mean anything.

An MOT measures whether a car met a legal standard on the day. It is not a breakdown record, a service history or a running-cost estimate, and a pass rate is a property of a fleet rather than a prediction about one car.