Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana reliable? We analysed 503 real MOT tests across 137 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 218 | 65.1% | 59,729 | 74,080 | 86,852 |
| 1988 | 157 | 59.9% | 64,105 | 78,327 | 88,968 |
| 1987 | 107 | 62.6% | 52,437 | 76,222 | 87,956 |
How Long Does a Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Last?
Based on 137 Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana 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 Sj 410Q Santana
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
65.1% MOT pass rate from 218 tests
59.9% MOT pass rate from 157 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana is 1989, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 65.1% across 218 tests. The 1988 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana THIS CAR | 62.4% | 503 | 75,546 mi | 39 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 |
| Mobylette Unknown | 88.5% | 243 | 4,622 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana has an overall MOT pass rate of 62.4% across 503 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Suzuki Sj 410Q Santana are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (63 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (60), and brake pipe excessively corroded (31). 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 Sj 410Q Santana owner drives around 1,702 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 Sj 410Q Santana models stay on UK roads for around 39 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.