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.

Last updated
Records analysed
1,424 SJ records (licensed and SORN)
Methodology
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  • 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.

Suzuki SJs licensed in Great Britain at the end of each year
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.

Versions of the Suzuki SJ with their own page
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.

Suzuki SJs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, by engine size
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 and fuel together, end of 2025
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

Suzuki SJ compared 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

Datasets used on this page
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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