Suzuki Celerio Sz2 (2016)
2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2
CarHunch analysed 261 real MOT records for the 2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Suzuki Celerio SZ2 trails the UK average with a 72.5% first-time pass rate against the national 80%, suggesting slightly higher-than-typical maintenance needs—though the complete absence of dangerous defects is a genuine safety positive. At 36,360 miles median, these cars are running low mileage for their age, which should help mask underlying durability issues.
The real story is in the simplicity: just 0.14 failures per vehicle and zero advisories means when these cars do fail, it's minor stuff, and owners aren't being warned about emerging problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on rust and suspension wear, and accept that you're buying a straightforward city car that won't demand much once you own it.
What to check before buying a 2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (75%) | 195 | 96.6% | 0.19 |
| Petrol (25%) | 66 | 1.5% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2 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.
Half of all 2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2 vehicles fall between 24,839 and 48,587 miles.
2016 Suzuki Celerio Sz2 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 168 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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