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Suzuki Celerio reliability

B · Good

MOT pass rates and common problems from 202,791 MOT tests of cars first registered 2015–2019.

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85.8%pass first time
+1.4 ptsvs typical car
Beats 64%of cars
202,791MOT tests

Verdict

The Suzuki Celerio passes its MOT first time on 85.8% of tests, 1.4 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (84.4%). That puts it ahead of 64% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2016 Celerio does best (beats 69% of cars) and the 2018 worst (beats 51%).

Better than average on tyres, suspension.

Watch these weak spots

Visibility1.8×as often as a typical car
Windscreen wipers2.2×as often as a typical car
Brake lights2.1×as often as a typical car
Brake pipes7.0×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

70%75%80%85%90%95%3456789101191%88%87%87%86%84%82%80%78%
Suzuki CelerioTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2015
Beats 64%
2016
Beats 69%
2017
Beats 62%
2018
Beats 51%
2019
Beats 61%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol2015–2019202,79185.8%Beats 64%B

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 0.2% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 3.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 3.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 3.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.4 ptsTyres: 3.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 3.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.5 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.1 ptsExhaust: 0.2% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.8 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 3.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 3.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 0.2% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 3.7% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 4.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+0.4 ptsTyres: 3.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 4.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres+1.3 ptsBrakes: 3.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes−0.5 ptsSuspension: 0.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 2.8% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension+2.1 ptsExhaust: 0.2% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 1.0% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+0.8 pts
Better than typicalTypicalWorse than typical
Brakes: 3.1% of tests fail on brakes, against 2.7% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Visibility
5.8% vs 3.3%
Lights & electrics
3.7% vs 4.1%
Tyres
3.2% vs 4.5%
Brakes
3.1% vs 2.7%
Suspension
0.7% vs 2.8%
Seat belts & airbags
0.4% vs 0.3%
Body & structure
0.3% vs 0.8%
Emissions & leaks
0.2% vs 1.0%
Wheels
0.1% vs 0.2%
Steering
0.0% vs 0.6%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Windscreen wipers 2.2× typical
    Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail.
  • Brake lights 2.1× typical
    Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid.
  • Handbrake performance 2.3× typical
    Check the handbrake holds the car firmly on a slope.
  • Brake performance 1.5× typical
    On the test drive, brake firmly: the car should stop straight with no pulsing through the pedal.
  • Tyre damage & cracking
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%0k10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k93%87%82%78%74%72%
Suzuki CelerioTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Windscreen wipers4.5%2.0%2.2×
Brake lights1.5%0.7%2.1×
Tyre damage & cracking1.4%2.7%0.5×
Tyre tread depth1.4%1.3%1.1×
Windscreen washers1.3%1.1%1.1×
Headlight aim1.2%1.5%0.8×
Handbrake performance0.8%0.4%2.3×
Brake pads0.7%1.3%0.6×
Brake pipes0.6%0.1%7.0×
Brake performance0.6%0.4%1.5×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen44.4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements14.1
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning13.6
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen12.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements12.2
A tyre seriously damaged10.5
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm6.7
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded6.2
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2019 Suzuki Celerio1 engine89.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol10,32489.3%Beats 61%B
2018 Suzuki Celerio1 engine87.1% passC
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol24,14987.1%Beats 51%C
2017 Suzuki Celerio1 engine86.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol43,48186.9%Beats 62%B
2016 Suzuki Celerio1 engine86.0% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol61,31686.0%Beats 69%B
2015 Suzuki Celerio1 engine83.8% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
1.0 Petrol63,52183.8%Beats 64%B

FAQ

What is the Suzuki Celerio MOT pass rate?

85.8% of MOT tests on the Suzuki Celerio were passed first time, based on 202,791 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2015–2019. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 84.4% of the time.

Is the Suzuki Celerio reliable?

On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 64% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Suzuki Celerio year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2016 Celerio does best for its age and mileage: it beats 69% of cars on UK roads. The 2018 does worst: it beats 51%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Suzuki Celerio?

The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, brake lights, tyre damage & cracking. Compared with similar cars, windscreen wipers comes up 2.2× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.