Suzuki Across E Four (2021)

125 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Across E Four

CarHunch analysed 125 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Across E Four. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Suzuki Across E-Four is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a 91.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and a dangerous defect rate of just 6.4% means structural or safety issues are uncommon. This hybrid SUV should give you few headaches on the road.

At just over 35,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old model, these vehicles are running light, which explains why owners are averaging only 0.16 failures per test and mostly racking up minor advisories rather than serious faults. When you're shopping for one, request the full MOT history and check whether the advisories cluster around wear items like brakes or suspension, which are predictable costs on any used car.

Generally reliable 11.6% above UK average
91.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
35,328
typical mileage
24,854–49,662 middle half
6.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.16
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Suzuki Across E Four

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

Before you buy a Suzuki Across E Four

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Across E Four vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

24,854
low mileage
35,328
typical
49,662
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Across E Four vehicles fall between 24,854 and 49,662 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.16
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Suzuki Across E Four:

2020 2022 2023 2024