Known Suzuki problems at the APK

• Celerio 2014–2021 · 9.8% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.4%)
• Swift V 2017–2025 · 8.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.4%)
• SX4 S-Cross 2013–2026 · 8.5% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Ignis III 2016–2025 · 7.2% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.3%)
• Vitara IV 2015–2026 · 7.7% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 8.3% at 11–12 yrs (national 4.6%)
• SX4 I 2006–2015 · 8.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 4.6%)
• Splash 2008–2021 · 8.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 5.2%)
• Baleno 2016–2020 · 7.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Swift IV 2010–2017 · 7.0% at 9–10 yrs (national 4.1%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• Baleno 2016–2020 · 15.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)
• Swift III 2005–2012 · 7.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.0%)
• SX4 I 2006–2015 · 7.7% at 16+ yrs (national 2.8%)
• Splash 2008–2021 · 6.0% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.9%)
• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 2.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)
• Vitara IV 2015–2026 · 1.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Swift IV 2010–2017 · 1.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Ignis III 2016–2025 · 1.3% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)
• SX4 S-Cross 2013–2026 · 1.3% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Swift III 2005–2012 · 9.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• SX4 I 2006–2015 · 8.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• Splash 2008–2021 · 9.5% at 16+ yrs (national 6.3%)
• Swift IV 2010–2017 · 4.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Celerio 2014–2021 · 2.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 2.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 1.7%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 4.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.0%)
• Swift III 2005–2012 · 4.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.3%)
• Baleno 2016–2020 · 1.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Celerio 2014–2021 · 0.9% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.3%)

On the test drive, listen for a humming noise that rises with speed.

• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 2.3% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Swift III 2005–2012 · 1.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Splash 2008–2021 · 1.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Baleno 2016–2020 · 0.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.1%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

• SX4 I 2006–2015 · 9.6% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Splash 2008–2021 · 7.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.6%)
• Swift III 2005–2012 · 2.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Ignis III 2016–2025 · 1.9% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• SX4 I 2006–2015 · 29.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 17.4%)
• Swift IV 2010–2017 · 22.3% at 7–8 yrs (national 11.2%)
• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 22.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 13.2%)

Walk around with the lights, indicators, brake lights and rear fog light on. Look for moisture in the headlights.

• Ignis III 2016–2025 · 2.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Swift III 2005–2012 · 3.4% at 16+ yrs (national 2.0%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 1.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Celerio 2014–2021 · 1.1% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Swift IV 2010–2017 · 5.1% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.9%)
• Baleno 2016–2020 · 1.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.9%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 2.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.1%)

Open and close all doors and the tailgate. Uneven gaps and colour differences point to accident repair.

• Alto (2009) 2009–2015 · 2.7% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.7%)

Look behind the front wheels at the rubber boots: no tears or grease around them. Drive a tight turn: no clicking noise.

• Celerio 2014–2021 · 1.2% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• Swift III 2005–2012 · 0.4% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.1%)

Look under the engine and where the car was parked. Open the bonnet and look for wet, greasy spots.