Suzuki Samurai MOT Check

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

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87.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.9%

vs Suzuki Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Suzuki Samurai — MOT Reliability Overview

The Suzuki Samurai has an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, which is 0.9 percentage points below the Suzuki brand average of 88.4%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Samurai is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Suzuki Samurai, 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 Samurai performs at MOT across different model years.

2007

Based on 61 vehicles

83.6%Good

Suzuki average: 88.4%

2003

Based on 82 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

85k mi

2002

Based on 160 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

2001

Based on 110 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

95k mi

2000

Based on 246 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

1999

Based on 422 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

86k mi

1998

Based on 427 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 10yr

81k mi

1997

Based on 387 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1996

Based on 421 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1995

Based on 340 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1994

Based on 273 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1993

Based on 419 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1992

Based on 317 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1991

Based on 360 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

1990

Based on 287 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Suzuki average: 88.4%

0

Based on 12 vehicles

58.3%Below Average

Suzuki average: 88.4%

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

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80.0% pass rate

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90.4% pass rate

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90.5% pass rate

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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 Samurai

Suzuki Samurai — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Suzuki Samurai MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Samurai?

The average MOT pass rate for the Suzuki Samurai is 87.5% 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 Samurai?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Suzuki Samurai reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.5%, the Suzuki Samurai 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 Samurai?

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 Samurai?

Typical mileage for the Suzuki Samurai: 85,036 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Samurai to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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