Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV (2021)

117 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV

CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2021 Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Motion B-Jet MHEV is a genuinely reliable prospect, with a 93.2% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a dangerous defect rate of just 3.4% — low enough that it shouldn't be a buyer concern. At an average mileage of around 25,000 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running lighter than typical, which partly explains the strong MOT performance and suggests owners are treating them carefully.

The real insight is in the failure detail: at only 0.18 failures per vehicle and 1.1 advisories, this Suzuki simply isn't throwing up problems. If you're shopping for one, the numbers support confidence in the model's build quality, but do still get a pre-purchase inspection because even 93% pass rates mean roughly one in fourteen examples will need work.

Generally reliable 13.2% above UK average
93.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
24,666
typical mileage
18,003–29,938 middle half
3.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.18
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV 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.

18,003
low mileage
24,666
typical
29,938
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Suzuki Sx4 S Cross Motion B Jet MHEV vehicles fall between 18,003 and 29,938 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.18
Avg failures per vehicle
1.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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