In 2025, 27,263 Suzuki Celerio cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 83% passed first time, compared with 76% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Celerio better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 30 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 88% of Celerios passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 10 years, that figure is 79% (all cars: 72%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 6 to 10 years.
Suzuki Celerio All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Celerio passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 2,063 | 88% | 84% | 28,912 |
| 7 years | 4,066 | 84% | 81% | 36,019 |
| 8 years | 6,265 | 85% | 78% | 41,028 |
| 9 years | 7,750 | 83% | 75% | 46,598 |
| 10 years | 7,088 | 79% | 72% | 52,174 |
What fails most on a Suzuki Celerio
The area that lets the Celerio down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 0.5% of tests failed on it, 1.5 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on body and structure and suspension.
Share of Celerio tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 5.1% |
| Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | Brakes | 2.4% |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 2.3% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.0% |
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 1.8% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 1.6% |
What to check when buying a used Celerio
Based on where the Celerio fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
- Brakes: Look through the wheels for lipped or scored discs, check the handbrake holds on a slope, and feel for pulling or vibration under firm braking. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Celerio
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a CelerioFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Suzuki Celerio?
In 2025, 83% of Suzuki Celerio cars passed their MOT first time, across 27,263 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 76%.
What do Suzuki Celerio cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (5.1% of tests); brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.4% of tests); stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.3% of tests).
Other Suzuki models
Suzuki Swift (69%), Suzuki Vitara (82%), Suzuki Alto (65%), Suzuki SX4 (69%), Suzuki Jimny (69%), Suzuki Ignis (75%). All Suzuki models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.