Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Suzuki Dl?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Suzuki Dl?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Suzuki Dl?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Suzuki Dl reliable?

Based on MOT data from 726 vehicles, the 2014 Suzuki Dl has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Suzuki Dl?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Suzuki Dl are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (40.1% of vehicles), Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (32.2% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (19.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Suzuki Dl?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Suzuki Dl (2014)

726 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Suzuki Dl

CarHunch analysed 726 real MOT records for the 2014 Suzuki Dl. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Suzuki DL is substantially more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally—a genuine strength if you're weighing it against competitors. The 15% dangerous defect rate is moderate and not a red flag, though it's worth a thorough pre-purchase inspection to catch any suspension or brake issues early.

At 14,326 miles median, these vehicles are remarkably lightly used for their age, which explains the low failure rate of 0.53 per vehicle. With 2.5 advisories per car on average, expect minor maintenance items to crop up, but nothing severe; have any prospective purchase put on a lift and checked for corrosion and wear on the suspension components before committing.

The 2014 Suzuki Dl passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (93.5%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.53

Over 7.2 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–23k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 726 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 726 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 40.1%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 19.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 18.2%

Drive chain slightly loose · Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 9.8%

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive

Exhaust & emissions 9.2%

Exhaust noisy

Suspension & steering 8.9%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Rear Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 726 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,092 Suzuki Dl vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 30.4%

635

White 21.5%

450

Grey 13.3%

278

Black 12%

250

Blue 9.3%

195

Silver 7.8%

164

Brown 4.5%

Yellow 0.7%

Orange 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Suzuki Dl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,326

typical

8,984

low mileage

22,635

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Suzuki Dl vehicles fall between 8,984 and 22,635 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 8,984 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 8,984–22,635 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Suzuki Dls sit.

⚠ Over 30,557 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Suzuki Dl — Still on the Road

Most 2014 Suzuki Dls are still being driven.

459 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 71% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.53

Avg failures per vehicle

2.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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