Suzuki Wagon R+ statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 5,334 −17.6% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 2,379 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 56.0% Cars of the same ages 60.5%
• Rank by number licensed No. 428 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2007 34,850 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,681 miles a year

How many Suzuki Wagon R+ cars are left in Great Britain?

There were 5,334 Suzuki Wagon R+ cars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,379 declared off the road (SORN). That is 84.7% fewer than the peak of 34,850 in 2007.

Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT reliability

In 2025, 56.0% of Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Suzuki Wagon R+ cars tested pass 60.5% of the time, so the Suzuki Wagon R+ does worse than average for its age, by 4.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 54.3%.

Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Suzuki Wagon R+ fails its MOT, appearing on 36.9% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 12.2% of Suzuki Wagon R+ tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Suzuki Wagon R+ MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Suzuki Wagon R+ failed its MOT in 2025 was “Position lamp: not working”, on 12.8% of 2,838 failed tests. 74.2% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Suzuki Wagon R+ by year

6 years of the Suzuki Wagon R+, 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 2006 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (60.5% passed first time) and the 2002 cars worst (50.9%).

Suzuki Wagon R+ engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 5,675 Suzuki Wagon R+ cars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 66.6% have an engine of 1,201cc to 1,300cc, and 32.4% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 21.6% in 2014 to 32.4%.

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 Wagon R+ fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Suzuki Wagon R+ from 2000, when the data begins, to 2007. On the NEDC test (listings 2000 to 2007), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 37.7 to 47.1 mpg, with CO2 of 144 to 178 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Wagon R+”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Suzuki Wagon R+ safety recalls

DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Suzuki Wagon R+ since 1992, the first in 2000. The most recent was launched on 16 October 2014.

All 7 Suzuki Wagon R+ recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Suzuki Wagon R+. 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 15 Sept 2026

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