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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Suzuki Kizashi. Check any Kizashi by registration number below.

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87.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.7%

vs Suzuki Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Suzuki Kizashi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Kizashi has an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, which is 0.7 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kizashi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Suzuki Kizashi fails its MOT are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. If you are preparing your Kizashi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Suzuki Kizashi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Suzuki Kizashi performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 87 vehicles

83.9%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

11.1%

Mileage at 10yr

94k mi

2013

Based on 216 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

8.9%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2012

Based on 443 vehicles

79.7%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

16.5%

2011

Based on 128 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%

2010

Based on 50 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Suzuki average: 88.4%

0

Based on 362 vehicles

81.8%Good
Suzuki average: 88.4%
Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

Top MOT Failures — Suzuki Kizashi

The most common reasons a Suzuki Kizashi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

3.4%
Suzuki Kizashi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

6.9%

Front Nearside

5.7%

Rear Offside

3.4%

Other Suzuki Models

Compare MOT reliability across Suzuki models.

Suzuki Swift Sz-l Dualjet Mhev

98.0% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny Allgrip

98.4% pass rate

Suzuki Jimny

80.0% pass rate

Suzuki Dr-z400sm

90.4% pass rate

Suzuki RF

90.5% pass rate

Suzuki Swift

91.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Suzuki Kizashi

Suzuki Kizashi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Kizashi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Kizashi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Kizashi is 87.7% compared to the Suzuki average of 88.4%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Suzuki Kizashi?
The most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Kizashi are: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Suzuki Kizashi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, the Suzuki Kizashi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Suzuki Kizashi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Suzuki Kizashi?
Typical mileage for the Suzuki Kizashi: 94,404 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kizashi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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