Suzuki SJ410 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki SJ410 car check
Is the Suzuki SJ410 reliable? We analysed 16,216 real MOT tests across 3,016 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki SJ410 is about 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 fog lamp not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki SJ410.
Suzuki SJ410 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki SJ410. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki SJ410 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki SJ410 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki SJ410 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki SJ410 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki SJ410 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki SJ410 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki SJ410 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki SJ410 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 103 | 60.2% | 48,797 | 69,994 | 90,902 |
| 1994 | 104 | 73.1% | 47,096 | 63,455 | 73,645 |
| 1992 | 233 | 62.7% | 66,351 | 76,059 | 92,159 |
| 1991 | 80 | 71.3% | 48,264 | 64,455 | 83,549 |
| 1990 | 551 | 65.2% | 59,598 | 75,046 | 86,892 |
| 1989 | 2,135 | 66.4% | 51,421 | 70,154 | 83,938 |
| 1988 | 3,095 | 66.1% | 42,708 | 70,989 | 86,422 |
| 1987 | 3,779 | 68.2% | 41,782 | 66,972 | 85,256 |
| 1986 | 2,934 | 68.0% | 27,638 | 59,884 | 85,800 |
| 1985 | 1,879 | 70.2% | 26,638 | 63,590 | 85,505 |
| 1984 | 707 | 69.6% | 18,896 | 57,678 | 79,226 |
| 1983 | 401 | 69.8% | 37,980 | 56,604 | 69,194 |
| 1982 | 69 | 76.8% | 22,466 | 22,996 | 69,599 |
How Long Does a Suzuki SJ410 Last?
Based on 3,016 Suzuki SJ410 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki SJ410 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki SJ410 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 SJ410
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
76.8% MOT pass rate from 69 tests
60.2% MOT pass rate from 103 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki SJ410 is 1982, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 76.8% across 69 tests. The 1995 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki SJ410 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SJ410 THIS CAR | 67.7% | 16,216 | 67,016 mi | 43 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 |
| Peugeot 208 GT Puretech S/s Auto | 89% | 6,434 | 21,782 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki SJ410 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki SJ410Should you buy a used Suzuki SJ410?
The Suzuki SJ410 has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.7% across 16,216 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Suzuki SJ410 are body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (1,313 recorded failures), seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (1,135), and fog lamp not working (766). 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 SJ410 owner drives around 980 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 SJ410 models stay on UK roads for around 43 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.