Suzuki SX4 Gl Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki SX4 Gl car check
Is the Suzuki SX4 Gl reliable? We analysed 1,876 real MOT tests across 268 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki SX4 Gl is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki SX4 Gl.
Suzuki SX4 Gl — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Suzuki SX4 Gl — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1586cc
- Power
- 107 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 33.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 48.7 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2052
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 165 g/km Band G
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £200
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £110
- Insurance group
- 16 of 50
Suzuki SX4 Gl Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki SX4 Gl. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki SX4 Gl Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki SX4 Gl owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki SX4 Gl Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki SX4 Gl MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Suzuki SX4 Gl Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SX4 Gl THIS CAR | 81.0% | 1,876 | 84,073 mi | — yrs |
| Suzuki Swift | 76.1% | 2,247,517 | 51,601 mi | 31 yrs |
| Suzuki Alto | 74% | 1,154,186 | 41,167 mi | 28 yrs |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara | 76.2% | 1,025,634 | 67,542 mi | 28 yrs |
| Porsche 911 Carrera Gts | 95.2% | 821 | 14,416 mi | 15 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki SX4 Gl outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki SX4 GlShould you buy a used Suzuki SX4 Gl?
The Suzuki SX4 Gl has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.0% across 1,876 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Suzuki SX4 Gl owner drives around 4,625 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.