Suzuki UG110 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Suzuki UG110 car check
Is the Suzuki UG110 reliable? We analysed 1,082 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.
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The Suzuki UG110 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Suzuki UG110.
Suzuki UG110 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Suzuki UG110. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Suzuki UG110 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Suzuki UG110 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Suzuki UG110 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Suzuki UG110 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Suzuki UG110 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Suzuki UG110 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Suzuki UG110 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Suzuki UG110 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 103 | 74.8% | 3,734 | 6,433 | 9,338 |
| 2002 | 229 | 81.2% | 3,980 | 6,371 | 10,888 |
| 2001 | 211 | 80.1% | 4,528 | 9,613 | 14,220 |
| 2000 | 539 | 81.8% | 6,028 | 9,745 | 14,428 |
How Long Does a Suzuki UG110 Last?
Based on 202 Suzuki UG110 vehicles on UK roads.
Suzuki UG110 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Suzuki UG110 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 UG110
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.8% MOT pass rate from 539 tests
74.8% MOT pass rate from 103 tests
The best year to buy a used Suzuki UG110 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.8% across 539 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Suzuki UG110 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki UG110 THIS CAR | 80.7% | 1,082 | 8,304 mi | 26 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 |
| Gilera Runner 200 | 86.3% | 672 | 11,709 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Suzuki Swift (76.1% pass rate) and the Suzuki Alto (74.0% pass rate), the Suzuki UG110 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Suzuki UG110Should you buy a used Suzuki UG110?
The Suzuki UG110 has an overall MOT pass rate of 80.7% across 1,082 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Suzuki UG110 are tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (58 recorded failures), exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (26), and brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (25). 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 UG110 owner drives around 574 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 UG110 models stay on UK roads for around 26 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.