2018 Suzuki Celerio: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2018 Suzuki Celerio?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2018 Suzuki Celerio than on all cars registered in 2018.

• Wipers2.2× usual
  Suzuki Celerio

  6.2% All 2018 cars

  2.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 4.4%, against 1.8% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

  At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.

• Rigid brake pipes4.6× usual
  Suzuki Celerio

  2.3% All 2018 cars

  0.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.2%, against 0.1% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

• Braking performance2× usual
  Suzuki Celerio

  2.4% All 2018 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.6%, against 0.4% of all 2018 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

Common 2018 Suzuki Celerio MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2018 Suzuki Celerio MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  26% 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.

• Brakes
  12% 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
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Lights and electrics
  5% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  3% 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.

• Seats and seatbelts
  2% of testsRough price £80–£250

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

Known faults on the 2018 Suzuki Celerio

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Side airbag bracket (built Jan to Feb 2018)

  Built early 2018

  A front seat bracket might not be secured, stopping the side airbag deploying properly.

  At the viewing: Ask a Suzuki dealer whether the recall applies.

  Source: What Car?: used Suzuki Celerio (2015-2019) reliability

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2018 Suzuki Celerio

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the seat bracket recall been done?
2. Any recent work on the wipers? (Flagged at MOT 2.2× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Celerio as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 4.6× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Celerio as on other cars the same age.)
4. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2× as often on the 2018 Suzuki Celerio as on other cars the same age.)
5. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?