Common problems by part
Suzuki Celerio seat belts and airbags problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 25,629 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 0.4 in 100 MOT tests of the Suzuki Celerio failed on seat belts and airbags, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 25,629 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 109 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 3 to 10 years, 110,627 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended, 0.3 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.4 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A seat belts and airbags fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Suzuki Celerio seat belts and airbags fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2,128 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 6,256 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 12,602 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 20,486 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 7 | 25,629 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 8 | 21,350 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 9 | 15,022 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 10 | 7,154 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
All first-use years of the Suzuki Celerio pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the seat belts and airbags at 7 years
Fails
- Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended: 0.3 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended MOT fail
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How to check on a test drive
Pull every seat belt out fully and let it retract, check each buckle latches and releases, and make sure the airbag light goes out after start-up.
Check one Suzuki Celerio, not the average
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Other Suzuki Celerio problems
Seat belts and airbags on rival models
- Kia Picanto seat belts and airbags problems: 0.4 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.4 for the Suzuki Celerio (56,214 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Suzuki Celerio have more seat belts and airbags problems than other cars?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 25,629 MOT tests).
How common are Suzuki Celerio seat belts and airbags problems?
0.4 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on seat belts and airbags, against 0.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 25,629 MOT tests).
What is the most common Suzuki Celerio seat belts and airbags fail?
0.3 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years: Seat belt condition: buckle not functioning as intended (76 MOT tests with it).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 110,627 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare