Suzuki Celerio Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki Celerio car check
Is the Suzuki Celerio reliable? We analysed 217,643 real MOT tests across 28,209 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Celerio is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Celerio.
Suzuki Celerio Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Celerio. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Celerio MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Celerio to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Celerio Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki Celerio models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki Celerio Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Celerio owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Celerio MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Celerio year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,947 | 90.6% | 10,852 | 18,389 | 29,451 |
| 2018 | 24,692 | 88.8% | 13,212 | 22,332 | 36,082 |
| 2017 | 46,702 | 88.9% | 15,143 | 25,429 | 40,125 |
| 2016 | 65,248 | 88.0% | 17,203 | 28,460 | 44,356 |
| 2015 | 69,358 | 86.3% | 18,972 | 31,322 | 48,658 |
| 2014 | 337 | 85.5% | 18,792 | 29,058 | 50,846 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Celerio Last?
Based on 28,209 Suzuki Celerio vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Celerio Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Celerio 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 Celerio
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.6% MOT pass rate from 9,947 tests
85.5% MOT pass rate from 337 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Celerio is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 9,947 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Celerio Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Celerio THIS CAR | 87.8% | 217,643 | 27,444 mi | 11 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 Cayenne | 84.5% | 388,697 | 65,616 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Celerio outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Celerio has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 217,643 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki Celerio with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Suzuki Celerio owner drives around 3,982 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 Celerio models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. 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.