Common problems by part
Suzuki Celerio suspension problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 25,629 MOT tests · Updated
At 7 years, 0.7 in 100 MOT tests of the Suzuki Celerio failed on suspension, against 4.4 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: fails less often than all class 4 vehicles the same age (0.1–0.2×) (all test years), 191 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 8 ages from 3 to 10 years, 110,627 MOT tests
- Most common fail: Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, 0.2 per 100 MOT tests
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.7 fails per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 4.4 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 7 (all test years). The Suzuki Celerio fails less often here.
Why it matters
A suspension fail stops the car passing until it is fixed; the most common one is rated major by DVSA.
What to check
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
Suzuki Celerio suspension fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2,128 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 6,256 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| 5 | 12,602 | 0.3 | 1.6 |
| 6 | 20,486 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| 7 | 25,629 | 0.7 | 4.4 |
| 8 | 21,350 | 1.0 | 6.1 |
| 9 | 15,022 | 1.5 | 7.9 |
| 10 | 7,154 | 1.6 | 9.7 |
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 suspension at 7 years
Fails
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt: 0.2 fails per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Replace anti-roll bar link or joint: estimated £33–£102 (0.3–0.8 h at £78/h (ONS local-garage repair quotes, 1,058 quotes from 65 garages, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026) + parts £10–£40) Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MOT fail
Advisories (not fails)
- Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened: 0.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.2. Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened MOT advisory
- Coil spring: corroded: 0.6 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.6. Coil spring corroded MOT advisory
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated: 0.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (MOT minor defect)
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil: 0.4 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 2.4. Shock absorber has light misting of oil MOT advisory
Repair figures are estimates, not quotes: how we estimate repair costs.
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How to check on a test drive
Push down hard on each corner: it should rise once and settle. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and look behind each wheel for snapped springs or split rubber bushes.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened.
Check one Suzuki Celerio, not the average
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Other Suzuki Celerio problems
Suspension on rival models
- Fiat 500 suspension problems: 11.7 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.7 for the Suzuki Celerio (122,086 MOT tests)
- Hyundai i10 suspension problems: 0.7 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.7 for the Suzuki Celerio (89,905 MOT tests)
- Toyota Aygo suspension problems: 1.3 per 100 MOT tests at 7 years, against 0.7 for the Suzuki Celerio (89,180 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Suzuki Celerio have more suspension problems than other cars?
0.1 to 0.2 times the suspension fail rate of all class 4 vehicles the same age at 7 years (all test years), from 25,629 MOT tests. The interval is clear of 0.8 in the same direction at 5 of the 8 ages seen (ages up to 18 with at least 100 MOT tests with a fail).
How common are Suzuki Celerio suspension problems?
0.7 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years failed on suspension, against 4.4 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 25,629 MOT tests).
What is the most common Suzuki Celerio suspension fail?
0.2 in 100 MOT tests at 7 years: Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (40 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.
- Office for National Statistics, Consumer price inflation, local price quotes (car repair items). ONS price quotes, series 610236. 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