Car statistics
Suzuki SJ statistics
How many Suzuki SJs are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records.
- Licensed in Great Britain 143 −4.0% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 1,281 Off the road, not taxed
- Rank by number licensed No. 1,083 of 1,159 models we cover
- Licensed in 1994 15,051 when this data begins
- Declared off the road 90.0% of those still registered are SORN
- Most common fuel Petrol 100.0% of those licensed
How many Suzuki SJs are left in Great Britain?
There were 143 Suzuki SJs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,281 declared off the road (SORN). That is 99.0% fewer than the 15,051 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
Suzuki SJs licensed in Great Britain
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 15,051 |
| 1995 | 14,258 |
| 1996 | 13,893 |
| 1997 | 13,048 |
| 1998 | 11,903 |
| 1999 | 11,127 |
| 2000 | 9,706 |
| 2001 | 8,402 |
| 2002 | 6,805 |
| 2003 | 5,326 |
| 2004 | 4,185 |
| 2005 | 3,129 |
| 2006 | 2,251 |
| 2007 | 1,671 |
| 2008 | 1,205 |
| 2009 | 926 |
| 2010 | 814 |
| 2011 | 665 |
| 2012 | 533 |
| 2013 | 474 |
| 2014 | 400 |
| 2015 | 326 |
| 2016 | 273 |
| 2017 | 236 |
| 2018 | 207 |
| 2019 | 186 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 185 |
| 2022 | 169 |
| 2023 | 158 |
| 2024 | 146 |
| 2025 | 148 |
| 2026 | 143 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Suzuki SJ versions
2 versions of the Suzuki SJ have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SJ SJ413 JX | 29 | 293 |
| Suzuki SJ SJ410 QJA | 11 | 98 |
Suzuki SJ MOT reliability
We do not show MOT figures for the Suzuki SJ. 41% of those on the DVLA record are vans, and DVSA’s MOT results do not separate car and van tests of the same model, so the figures would not describe the car. How we work out MOT figures.
Suzuki SJ engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 149 Suzuki SJs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 56.4% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 38.9% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 84 licensed | 56.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 58 licensed | 38.9% |
| 1,201cc to 1,300cc 3 licensed | 2.0% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 2 licensed | 1.3% |
| Other sizes 2 licensed | 1.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 84 | 56.4% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 58 | 38.9% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 3 | 2.0% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 2 | 1.3% |
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Suzuki SJ safety recalls
We found no recalls for the Suzuki SJ in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki SJ. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Compare the Suzuki SJ with other Suzuki models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SJ | 143 | −4.0% | 1,281 | 1083 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Swift | 155,395 | +4.6% | 7,758 | 53 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Vitara | 81,459 | +3.5% | 5,564 | 110 | Petrol |
| Suzuki SX4 | 48,744 | −3.5% | 1,593 | 153 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Alto | 41,454 | −6.0% | 3,562 | 168 | Petrol |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 1,424 SJ records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
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