Suzuki SFV650 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki SFV650 car check
Is the Suzuki SFV650 reliable? We analysed 1,613 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki SFV650 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki SFV650.
Suzuki SFV650 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki SFV650. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki SFV650 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki SFV650 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki SFV650 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki SFV650 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki SFV650 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Suzuki SFV650 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Suzuki SFV650 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki SFV650 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki SFV650 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki SFV650 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 189 | 88.9% | 7,255 | 12,704 | 22,805 |
| 2011 | 252 | 88.5% | 4,404 | 9,417 | 19,443 |
| 2010 | 461 | 88.7% | 4,748 | 9,722 | 16,394 |
| 2009 | 672 | 89.7% | 4,694 | 9,804 | 18,124 |
How Long Does a Suzuki SFV650 Last?
Based on 156 Suzuki SFV650 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki SFV650 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki SFV650 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 SFV650
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.7% MOT pass rate from 672 tests
88.5% MOT pass rate from 252 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki SFV650 is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.7% across 672 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki SFV650 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SFV650 THIS CAR | 89.2% | 1,613 | 10,111 mi | 17 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 |
| Fiat Punto Active Sport | 74.2% | 677 | 55,059 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki SFV650 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki SFV650 has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 1,613 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 11 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Suzuki SFV650 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 SFV650 owner drives around 794 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 SFV650 models stay on UK roads for around 17 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.