Suzuki SJ413 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki SJ413 car check
Is the Suzuki SJ413 reliable? We analysed 34,053 real MOT tests across 5,399 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki SJ413 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and parking brake: efficiency below requirements. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki SJ413.
Suzuki SJ413 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki SJ413. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki SJ413 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki SJ413 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki SJ413 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki SJ413 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki SJ413 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki SJ413 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki SJ413 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki SJ413 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 116 | 75.0% | 33,361 | 48,405 | 62,555 |
| 2000 | 947 | 69.8% | 52,826 | 69,851 | 86,605 |
| 1996 | 182 | 62.6% | 48,870 | 69,521 | 87,099 |
| 1995 | 2,409 | 66.6% | 48,883 | 61,741 | 76,076 |
| 1994 | 2,676 | 64.1% | 55,374 | 67,497 | 81,725 |
| 1993 | 2,181 | 64.7% | 55,820 | 68,132 | 82,145 |
| 1992 | 5,940 | 65.4% | 56,009 | 70,896 | 86,412 |
| 1991 | 4,358 | 65.3% | 58,053 | 73,064 | 86,434 |
| 1990 | 3,569 | 65.6% | 53,646 | 74,338 | 91,818 |
| 1989 | 2,295 | 67.5% | 25,432 | 63,780 | 84,699 |
| 1988 | 3,508 | 65.8% | 23,394 | 60,728 | 84,100 |
| 1987 | 2,760 | 66.8% | 20,445 | 54,783 | 83,468 |
| 1986 | 2,328 | 68.2% | 28,856 | 56,571 | 79,152 |
| 1985 | 686 | 68.2% | 26,618 | 51,677 | 79,792 |
How Long Does a Suzuki SJ413 Last?
Based on 5,399 Suzuki SJ413 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki SJ413 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki SJ413 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 SJ413
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.0% MOT pass rate from 116 tests
62.6% MOT pass rate from 182 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki SJ413 is 2003, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.0% across 116 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki SJ413 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SJ413 THIS CAR | 66.1% | 34,053 | 67,346 mi | 41 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 |
| Honda Vision | 81.6% | 10,535 | 5,170 mi | 41 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki SJ413 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki SJ413Should you buy a used Suzuki SJ413?
The Suzuki SJ413 has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.1% across 34,053 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Suzuki SJ413 are seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (3,256 recorded failures), body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (2,979), and parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,964). 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 SJ413 owner drives around 1,317 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 SJ413 models stay on UK roads for around 41 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.