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2022 Suzuki S-Cross Ultra HEV Allgrip Auto: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Suzuki S-Cross Ultra HEV Allgrip Autos, from 129 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: only 129 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

129MOT tests in 2025
98%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)
6,600typical miles a year
14%had tyres flagged

What gets flagged at MOT

The share of 2022 Suzuki S-Cross Ultra HEV Allgrip Auto MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    14% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Suspension
    4% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    2% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    2% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    1% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    1% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

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Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Suzuki S-Cross Ultra HEV Allgrip Autos registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score