Suzuki A100 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki A100 car check
Is the Suzuki A100 reliable? We analysed 552 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki A100 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, horn not working and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki A100.
Suzuki A100 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki A100. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki A100 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki A100 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki A100 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki A100 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki A100 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki A100 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki A100 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki A100 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 62 | 80.6% | 11,436 | 16,751 | 30,558 |
| 1979 | 200 | 82.0% | 12,318 | 18,226 | 24,110 |
| 1978 | 75 | 85.3% | 12,411 | 17,934 | 22,646 |
| 1975 | 62 | 85.5% | 10,305 | 20,544 | 22,077 |
How Long Does a Suzuki A100 Last?
Based on 128 Suzuki A100 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki A100 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki A100 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Suzuki A100
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.5% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
80.6% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki A100 is 1975, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.5% across 62 tests. The 1980 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki A100 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki A100 THIS CAR | 83.5% | 552 | 17,943 mi | 51 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 |
| Lexmoto Echo | 72.7% | 770 | 5,860 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki A100 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki A100Should you buy a used Suzuki A100?
The Suzuki A100 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.5% across 552 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki A100 are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (7 recorded failures), horn not working (5), and tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Suzuki A100 owner drives around 128 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.
In terms of longevity, most Suzuki A100 models stay on UK roads for around 51 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.