Car statistics
How many Suzuki SX4s 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 and 42,657 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 48,744 Suzuki SX4s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 1,593 declared off the road (SORN). That is 4.2% fewer than the peak of 50,905 in 2024.
Numbers peaked in 2024 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,205 |
| 2007 | 6,426 |
| 2008 | 10,042 |
| 2009 | 12,935 |
| 2010 | 15,169 |
| 2011 | 17,591 |
| 2012 | 19,628 |
| 2013 | 22,960 |
| 2014 | 29,123 |
| 2015 | 32,661 |
| 2016 | 35,779 |
| 2017 | 38,533 |
| 2018 | 40,688 |
| 2019 | 41,655 |
| 2020 | 41,716 |
| 2021 | 42,636 |
| 2022 | 44,152 |
| 2023 | 48,741 |
| 2024 | 50,905 |
| 2025 | 49,298 |
| 2026 | 48,744 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 71.9% of Suzuki SX4 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki SX4s tested pass 71.5% of the time, so the Suzuki SX4 does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 71.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Suzuki SX4 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.1% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 85.5% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 79.8% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 65.5% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 51.7% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Suzuki SX4 fails its MOT, appearing on 38.7% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.5% of Suzuki SX4 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 38.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.2% |
| Brakes | 29.3% |
| Tyres | 21.1% |
| Visibility | 16.4% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.8% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.2% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Suzuki SX4 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 14.6% of 12,006 failed tests. 53.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 14.6% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.9% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 11.1% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.4% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 9.9% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.4% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 7.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.3% |
| Parking brake efficiency below requirements Brakes | 6.2% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 10.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 8.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 5.5% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.8% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 3.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 3.5% |
| Flexible brake hoses: slight corrosion to ferrule Brakes | 2.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
17 years of the Suzuki SX4, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2015 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (77.1% passed first time) and the 2006 cars worst (47.2%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | – | 827 | 47.2% |
| 2007 | – | 2,137 | 49.1% |
| 2008 | – | 2,118 | 52.3% |
| 2009 | – | 1,848 | 52.8% |
| 2010 | – | 1,957 | 54.9% |
| 2011 | – | 2,197 | 55.8% |
| 2012 | – | 1,951 | 59.3% |
| 2013 | – | 3,298 | 65.2% |
| 2014 | 6,907 | 6,419 | 70.8% |
| 2015 | 4,027 | 3,807 | 77.1% |
| 2016 | 3,568 | 3,420 | 80.1% |
| 2017 | 3,391 | 3,239 | 82.7% |
| 2018 | 2,836 | 2,745 | 84.6% |
| 2019 | 2,029 | 2,023 | 87.0% |
| 2020 | 888 | 869 | 90.0% |
| 2021 | 1,678 | 1,653 | 89.9% |
| 2022 | 2,890 | 2,753 | 93.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Suzuki SX4 covers 6,402 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,413 |
| 6–7 years | 7,226 |
| 8–10 years | 7,011 |
| 11–14 years | 6,167 |
| 15–19 years | 5,221 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Suzuki SX4s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 6,761 in 2014. In 2025, 179 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 2,323 |
| ’07 | 4,440 |
| ’08 | 3,762 |
| ’09 | 2,838 |
| ’10 | 2,523 |
| ’11 | 2,578 |
| ’12 | 2,194 |
| ’13 | 3,532 |
| ’14 | 6,761 |
| ’15 | 3,875 |
| ’16 | 3,473 |
| ’17 | 3,361 |
| ’18 | 2,858 |
| ’19 | 2,043 |
| ’20 | 879 |
| ’21 | 1,698 |
| ’22 | 2,536 |
| ’23 | 5,977 |
| ’24 | 3,958 |
| ’25 | 179 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 59,073 Suzuki SX4s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 45.8% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 31.5% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc has fallen from 91.5% in 2014 to 45.8%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 37.5% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 27,070 licensed | 45.8% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 18,612 licensed | 31.5% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 6,211 licensed | 10.5% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 6,036 licensed | 10.2% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 1,143 licensed | 1.9% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 23,415 | 39.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Hybrid | 16,314 | 27.6% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 6,211 | 10.5% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 5,832 | 9.9% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 3,649 | 6.2% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 2,298 | 3.9% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 1,143 | 1.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 91.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 92.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 91.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 84.9% | 2.0% | 7.0% | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 79.7% | 3.1% | 11.6% | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 76.2% | 4.3% | 14.3% | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 74.9% | 6.2% | 13.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 71.8% | 9.7% | 13.8% | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 67.1% | 14.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 55.9% | 23.9% | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 2024 | 48.7% | 29.2% | 10.7% | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 45.8% | 31.5% | 10.5% | 10.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 84.8% | 0.0% | 15.2% |
| 2015 | 84.2% | 0.0% | 15.8% |
| 2016 | 83.8% | 0.0% | 16.1% |
| 2017 | 84.5% | 0.0% | 15.5% |
| 2018 | 85.2% | 0.0% | 14.8% |
| 2019 | 85.9% | 0.0% | 14.0% |
| 2020 | 85.3% | 0.9% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | 82.2% | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| 2022 | 77.5% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 65.0% | 24.9% | 10.1% |
| 2024 | 57.2% | 34.0% | 8.7% |
| 2025 | 54.4% | 37.5% | 8.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
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.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki SX4 from 2006 to 2019. On the WLTP test (listings 2019), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 38.7 to 45.7 mpg, with CO2 of 142 to 174 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2006 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 37.1 to 67.2 mpg, with CO2 of 110 to 182 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 38.7–45.7 | 142–174 | 2019 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 3 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 54.3–56.4 | 113–119 | 2018 | Euro 6b | 2 |
| 1.4 petrol | 49.5–50.4 | 127–128 | 2018 | Euro 6b | 2 |
| 1.5 petrol | 42.2 | 159 | 2010–2011 | Euro 4 | 2 |
| 1.6 petrol | 37.1–51.4 | 125–182 | 2006–2017 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 33 |
| 1.6 diesel | 53.3–67.2 | 110–139 | 2008–2017 | Euro 4 to Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.9 diesel | 42.8–44.8 | 166–174 | 2007–2011 | Euro 4 | 4 |
| 2.0 diesel | 53.3 | 139 | 2012–2014 | Euro 5 | 2 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Suzuki SX4 since 1992, the first in 2007. The most recent was launched on 26 February 2021.
All 6 Suzuki SX4 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki SX4. 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.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki SX4 | 48,744 | −3.5% | 1,593 | 153 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Swift | 155,395 | +4.6% | 7,758 | 53 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Vitara | 81,459 | +3.5% | 5,564 | 110 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Alto | 41,454 | −6.0% | 3,562 | 168 | Petrol |
| Suzuki Ignis | 34,569 | −2.5% | 2,180 | 188 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 50,337 SX4 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 42,657 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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